Surf: Very consistent, beachbreak peak, that occasionally gets epic. Mainly rights that get hollow at lower tides. Likes W swell best. Usually a bit bigger than South Fistral. Access: Site of the annual WQS event and many other contests throughout the year. Surf centre and all facilities on the beach. Pathetic amount of pay parking for the most famous beach in the country. . Directions: Headland Rd - Follow signs to Fistral Beach off one-way system Environment: Always crowded and can be rippy when overhead. Site of the annual WQS event and many other contests throughout the year. Surf centre and all facilities on the beach. Pathetic amount of pay parking for the most famous beach in the country. Surf: General: One of Cornwall's premier beachbreaks, situated in the heart of Newquay - the UK's self-styled surf capital. Little Fistral near Pentire Head is a low tide performer breaking in front of the rocks, producing long walling rides and cover-ups. North Fistral is the best known and busiest of the spots, generating powerful, hollow, SW France style rides, with the banks usually holding up to 8ft. Continuing down, South Fistral is often less crowded and the headland offers some shelter in light SW winds. Some decent lefts can be found off rocks here, depending on the banks. Summer crowds, bolstered by surf school peak periods are insane and just not worth the hassle but as the swell picks up towards the Autumn, the crowds thin out, reminding everyone why Fistral was always such a popular proposition. In huge swells the mythical Cribbar breaks out on the headland. Tides: all Size: 2 to 8 feet Wind: E/SE Swell: NW, W, SW Bottom: sand Paddling: 5 Spot Rating: 7 Access: Easy parking. Crowds: Crowd Factor: ridiculous in summer, spread out in winter Local Vibe: competitive Environment: 2 Hazards: Crowds Season: Autumn