Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Crantock Beach
A beautiful National Trust-backed beach where dunes meet the Gannel estuary.
Fistral Beach
Cornwall’s best-known surf beach and a must-have for any UK beach dataset.
Great Western Beach
A classic Newquay town beach below the cliffs with reliable family appeal.
Lusty Glaze Beach
A distinctive private-feel cove known for cliff scenery and beach events.
Mawgan Porth Beach
A wide sandy bay between cliffs, popular without the full Newquay bustle.
Porth Beach
A gentler Newquay option with broad sand and easier family conditions.
Tolcarne Beach
A sheltered, well-known Newquay beach backed by high cliffs and beach amenities.
Towan Beach
Central Newquay beach with town convenience and strong visitor recognition.
Watergate Bay
Wide open sand, surf schools and beach dining make it a North Cornwall anchor.
Newquay sits in Cornwall, United Kingdom and is home to 9 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Newquay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
