Fistral (Newquay)

Fistral (Newquay)

Famed for its surfing conditions, Fistral is a long sandy beach backed by high cliffs. A popular destination with families and surfers who enjoy the consistent waves.

Water quality

• Benefits from the 2000 Newquay Clean Sweep scheme
• Newquay sewage treatment works offers secondary treatment with ultraviolet disinfection
• The outfall from the works discharges to sea at Towan Head and is disinfected and designed to protect bathing water quality
• There are storm overflows from Yellowsands and Towan Head pumping stations. These overflows exist to protect homes, gardens, roads and open spaces from sewer flooding normally after storms
• Bathing water quality in this area can be affected by urban drainage.

Quality awards	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013
EU Standard	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	TBC
Blue Flag	-	-	-	-	TBC
Good Beach Guide

Local activities and interests

Surfing, other watersports and walks.

Parking at Fistral Beach Car Park off Headland Road, Newquay. foods, shops and campsite nearby. RNLI Lifeguard 29 April - 30 October, plus Easter weekend. Newquay Surf Life Saving Club.

Latest bathing water quality samples: visit the Environment Agency's website.

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