Surfing in Cornwall

Find a place to stay near some of the best surfing spots in Cornwall.

Located on the northern coast, Polzeath's gentle waves make it ideal for beginners. Low tide reveals a vast stretch of golden sand which, by sunset in the height of summer, turns into a real surfer's hangout.

Overhaven

Three-bedroom Overhaven is just a five-minute drive to Polzeath. For a more relaxing beach day, try Pentireglaze which is only a 10-minute walk.

The exterior of Pentireglaze West and East Cottages, Cornwall

Pentireglaze West Cottage

This pretty Victorian cottage overlooks open countryside and out towards the sea. Polzeath beach is only a 10 minute walk away.

The Old Farmhouse

If you have a large surfing group, you could stay in this cottage which adjoins Overhaven. It has three bedrooms and is only a five minute drive to Polzeath.

Porthleven's powerful swells are not for beginners. The right-hand reef break produces fast, deep channel waves. To the left there's a smaller reef break producing less powerful waves. If these are too daunting, head nearby Praa Sands, which handles smaller swells in the right conditions.

Whitstone Cottage

This traditional cob and stone cottage is less than a five-minute drive to Porthleven. Plus it's close to the Penrose estate, so there are lots of woodland walks to explore.

Bar Lodge

Perching just above Loe Bar with far-reaching sea views, Bar Lodge is a dreamy place to stay. When surf's up, Porthleven can be driven to in five minutes and Praa sands in 15.

The exterior of Debigna Lower Pentire Barn, Cornwall

Degibna Lower Pentire Barn

One-bedroom Lower Pentire Barn is ideal for a surfing couple. It sits on the edge of Carminowe Creek and Porthleven is a pleasant two-mile walk along the sands.

The northern coastline of Cornwall, close to Padstow, is made up of lots of small bays, making it perfect for mini-surfers. For the biggest swells though, head to Constantine Bay where waves break left and right in mid and high tides. If the surf is inconsistent here, you're guaranteed better swells in surfer's paradise Newquay, which is only a 30-minute drive.