Silent disco yoga
Jul 18
Oceanflow Yoga will lead a vinyasa flow on the sand at Watergate Bay, headphones on, music up and 200+ people moving together by the sea. All abilities welcome.
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Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall
From 5-9 August 2026, along the cliff path from Watergate Bay, you'll find the UK's biggest surf and music festival.
Boardmasters is back for 2026 and bigger than ever.
The festival first started as a surf competition in 1981, and with Newquay being home to some of the UK's best waves, the tradition has carried on through the years. You can find all surf events happening over on Fistral beach.
A shuttle will be running from Watergate Bay to Fistral, so those visiting the main festival, can head over from the campsite to take part in everything going on.
Everyone is welcome to watch the pro's battle it out to win the Boardmasters trophy and to soak up the good vibes. All competitions are free for spectators to watch.
Competition categories
The Quicksilver Open
The Roxy Open
Men's Longboard pro
Women's Longboard pro
Tickets are still available from the Boardmasters website, including day tickets and camping. But act fast, tickets are selling out by the day.
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Summer Social
Jul 25
Hit the sand for a free to attend summer social silent disco from 5-7pm. Dance to the beat of the waves, sip sundowners and fill up on local street food as the light dances on the ocean.
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Aug 05 - 09
A five day combination of surfing, wellness and live music over a series of stages on the cliff tops of Watergate Bay.
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Aug 22
Hit the sand for a free to attend summer social silent disco from 5-7pm. Dance to the beat of the waves, sip sundowners and fill up on local street food as the light dances on the ocean.
Read moreEnglish National Surfing Championships
Sep 05
Surfing England returns to Watergate Bay for the 2026 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships. Longboard and SUP event.
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