UK Surfboat competition
Jun 07 - 07
Watch the exhilarating sport of UK Surfboat racing right on the beach at Watergate Bay. Inspired by the Australian tradition of racing surf rescue boats. Races start at 5pm.
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Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall
From 6-10 August 2025, along the cliff path from Watergate Bay, you'll find the UK's biggest surf and music festival.
Boardmasters is back for 2025 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 to 2022. 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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Youth Beach Soccer Championships
Jun 07 - 08
Cornwall FA x England Beach Soccer Summer Series. 16 youth clubs from Cornwall and the surrounding areas compete for their place in the September finals. Matches run 9am-3pm on Saturday, and 9am-1pm on Sunday.
Read moreArtist in residence: Sonia Shomalzadeh
Jun 07 - 10
Sand artist, Sonia Shomalzadeh joins us to celebrate the ocean’s giants on the sands, in celebration of World Oceans Day.
Read moreSaturday Summer Social July
Jul 05 - 05
Once the last WILD on the Beach show wraps up and the sun dips, our first Saturday Summer Social takes off. Hit the sand for a free to attend 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 moreWILD on the Beach
Jul 05 - 06
WILD comes to Watergate Bay – a high-energy dance-circus performance on the beach, followed by an evening Summer Social with a silent disco and street food.
Read moreNewquay Food Festival
Jul 10 - 13
July 2025 welcomes the first ever Newquay Food Festival. Showcasing the best of Cornwall’s food, drink, and creative community. The festival takes place at Killacourt which offers panoramic views of the coastline and beaches below. Expect local food traders, and live fire-cooking demos, to live music, artisan stalls, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
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