Crantock beach review

Crantock is located just a couple of miles from Newquay and is a sheltered north west facing beach backed by sand dunes, with the river Gannel flowing along the north side of the beach. Crantock often remains fairly quiet with surfers compared to the other surfing beaches in and around Newquay.

At low tide there is a fast, sucky right hander to the far right of the beach and on a big south westerly swell a good left hander breaks to the left of the beach at around low to mid tide - best on an incoming tide.

Crantock works best on a light south easterly wind however, it is also sheltered from strong north westerly and south westerly winds.

The beach is fairly safe for beginners unless the swell gets really big. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards in the summer.

How to get to Crantock
You can either park at Pentire Headland follow the footpath and jump in off the rocks (experienced surfers only) or follow the signs for Crantock from the A3075. There is a lane from Crantock village through the dunes to a car park above the beach.

There's more to Newquay than just surfing

Newquay is a great location for a summer family holiday.

Why choose Newquay?
There are plenty of types of accommodation on offer. Camping, caravan parks, holiday parks, guest houses, holiday cottages and self catering accommodation. So, whatever type of accommodation you prefer you will have plenty of choice in Newquay

Beaches
There is a host of white sand beaches in and around Newquay. Most beaches are patrolled by RNLI lifeguards making them a safe place to sun bathe and play during the summer months. Check out Fistral beach, Watergate Bay and Crantock.

Tourist attractions for all the family
Newquay Zoo - provides a great alternative to the beach. View over 130 specices of animals in spectacular gardens and surroundings. For more information visit www.newquayzoo.org.uk

Blue Reef Aquarium - get a greater understanding of the under water world around the Cornish coast. Be sure to visit the new Shark Lagoon. For more information visit www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

Flambards Experience - a great attraction for the kids. Let the kids run riot in the Victorian Village, Britain in the Blitz and Flambards aircraft park. For more information visit www.flambards.co.uk

Why have your summer holiday in Newquay?

Year on year thousands of people come to Newquay, Cornwall for their summer holiday. So what's all the fuss about?

Newquay is the surfing mecca for British surfing and a haven for watersports enthuisasts. Newquay and the Cornish coastline boasts some of the best surfing beaches around. There are a variety of beach breaks for beginngers and point and reef breaks for the more advanced surfer. Most of the beaches are also patrolled by RNLI lifeguards making them a safe place to learn.

If you are looking to learn to surf there is a host of approved BSA (British Surfing Association) surfing schools. Lessons are usually a half day or full day. Your surf board and wet suit will be provided.

If you fancy trying kite surfing then why not head over to Watergate Bay which is situated about 3 miles north of Newquay. Lessons can be arranged through the Extreme Academy.

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for my individual beach reviews for surfing. You'll find out where the best beachers are, when they are good to surf and suitability for beginners / advanced surfers.