Polzeath
A surf beach on the east bank of the Camel Estuary with gentle, consistent waves suited to beginners, and a spectacular coast path to Pentire Point to the north.
Polzeath lies on the east side of the Camel Estuary. Its wide sandy beach faces the Atlantic, with steady and relatively gentle surf. It is one of Cornwall's most popular family surfing beaches, with surf schools and lifeguards on the sand. At low tide, rock pools on the reefs are good for children to explore, and dolphins are occasionally seen in summer.
From the beach, the South West Coast Path leads north to Pentire Point, managed by the National Trust, and to The Rumps, an Iron Age fort, with sweeping views. Ferries run from Padstow to Rock, from where you can continue to Polzeath.
Opening hours
All day