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Midway between Padstow and Newquay, Mawgan Porth is a generous sweep of sand cradled by cliffs and backed by dunes. Open to the Atlantic swell and quieter than its famous neighbours, it strikes a happy balance between good surf and easy-going family days by the sea.
Beach and cove guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Mawgan Porth is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.
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Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Situated mid way between Padstow and Newquay, Mawgan Porth is a lovely sandy cove with cliffs at either end and backed by dunes.
Mawgan Porth is a popular surfing beach.
Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay is a vast sandy beach backed by high cliffs. The area of sand is up to 2 miles long making it a fantastic beach for kite flying, kite surfing and kite buggying.
Jamie Oliver's restaurant, Fifteen Cornwall, is situated just above the beach.
Sea Fishing in this area
The beaches are good for bass fishing. You can also catch some decent sized turbot and plaice. We recommend fishing on the incoming tide as you are more likely to catch.
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty:
2025
Easter School Holidays 05 April - 21 April
Weekends Only 26 April - 27 April
Daily 03 May - 28 September
Weekends Only 04 October - 19 October
October Half Term 25 October - 02 November
Patrol times 10am - 6pm
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty:
2025
Easter School Holidays 05 April - 21 April
Weekends Only 26 April - 27 April
Daily 03 May - 28 September
Weekends Only 04 October - 19 October
October Half Term 25 October - 02 November
Patrol times 10am - 6pm
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