Is Watergate Beach good for swimming today?
Watergate Beach has BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Watergate Beach today
Watergate Beach is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 5 km/h · NE, uv 6.2, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
19°C
Wind
5 km/h · NE
UV
6.2
Waves
0.7 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Jul 10, 02:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 79/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 10, 02:15 AM
Water temp
19°C
Air temp
15°C
Feels like
15°C
UV index
6.2
Wind
5 km/h · NE
Gust 9 km/h
Waves
0.7 m
Current
0 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Watergate Beach
Watergate Beach is a sandy beach on the north Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England. It stretches for about two miles in Watergate Bay, two miles north of Newquay, near the village of Tregurrian and the B3276 road to Padstow. The coordinates of the spot are 50.44462, -5.04652. To organize an outing, note the nearby beaches: Whipsiderry Beach is 1.7 km away, Porth Beach is 2.4 km away, and Mawgan Porth is 2.8 km away. Check the services, lifeguard availability, and local conditions before departure. Therefore, check local conditions and tides before leaving. Newquay offers several other landmarks within 5 km.
About this spot
Watergate Beach is a long stretch of sand north of Newquay, in Watergate Bay. It lends itself to a well-prepared outing, especially with tide verification, and allows for easy comparison with Whipsiderry, Porth, or Mawgan Porth.
Updated 5/15/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Watergate Beach today?
19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Watergate Beach today?
5 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Watergate Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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