Towan
Cornwall Newquay · United Kingdom
Surf spotgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Sheltered by the headland, works in a big swell when Fistral is maxed. Best wind — S/SW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from west — northeast |
| Coordinates | 50.4168, -5.085 |
FAQ
Is Towan good for beginners?
Yes, Towan works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Towan today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#cornwall-newquay/towan-newquay. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Cornwall Newquay
- Fistral — Beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- The Cribbar — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Great Western — Beach break under cliffs, beginners and intermediates
- Tolcarne — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Lusty Glaze — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Porth — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Watergate Bay — Long beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Mawgan Porth — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Crantock — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners and intermediates
- Holywell Bay — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Perranporth — Long beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced