Diving & Surfing In Cornwall
Cornwall is fast being recognised as one of the premier
diving & surfing locations within the UK. This is due to the multiple of
good beach resorts such as Newquay, Bude and Perranporth to name a few. Cornwall
also has a huge stretch of coastline, more so than along any other part of
England. This means that Cornwall as a diving location has naturally evolved,
and now offers excellent prospects for those wanting to surf as well as dive.
Diving facilities within Cornwall are first class. There
are several B.S.A.C clubs littered all around Cornwall. The following
locations all have major dive operators present:
- St
Ives
- Hayle
- Looe
- Falmouth
- Penzance
- St
Keverne
Dive boats are also available, notably in Newquay.
The months of July to October are by far the best
months to go diving. It’s possible to see sharks, whales and dolphins during
these peak times. Despite this, a lot of surfing still takes place between
October to June (low season) where the temperature can vary from 6 to 17
degrees.
Newquay is also highly popular with surfers – in fact Newquay Fistral
and Watergate Bay hold surfing championships each year, where surfers from all
corners of the globe come to participate.
It’s possible to hire out surfing equipment as required
including boards and wetsuits. Novice surfers can head to Towan or Tolcarne as
the beaches here are somewhat more sheltered and allow a safer place for
amateurs and beginners to practice their surfing. Local surf schools provide tuition and it’s also possible to book surf holidays if you intend to
spend a lot of time on the board!
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