Top Surfing Beaches in the UK

Grab your wetsuit and board! Check out 162 of the UK's premier surf breaks with real-time water quality assessments and swell safety tips.

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85%
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16.3°C
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Colwyn Bay beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Colwyn Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Swanage Central beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Swanage Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Cayton Bay beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Cayton Bay

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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The Barn at Plas Ashpool From £1,509 Rural Retreats

The Barn at Plas Ashpool

Denbighshire Coastal Stay

Welcome to The Barn at Plas Ashpool, an enchanting haven where rustic charm meets modern luxury in the heart of The Vale Of Clwyd. Original exposed beams and brickwork blend wit...

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Carbis Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Carbis Bay

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Runswick Bay beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Good

Runswick Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Argus Cottage From £601 Cornwall Hideaways

Argus Cottage

Penzance Pendeen Coastal Stay

This comfortable cottage is situated on the Pendeen Lighthouse site, on a majestic granite headland. It provides a hall, double bedroom with limited sea views, single bedroom, s...

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Frinton beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Frinton

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Aberafan beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Aberafan

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Beckside at Ribba Hall Farm From £976 Rural Retreats

Beckside at Ribba Hall Farm

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

Deriving its name from the beck that runs at the bottom of the garden, Beckside at Ribba Hall Farm is a lovingly restored Grade II listed rural hideaway in the heart of Bishopda...

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Whitley Bay beach, North East North East Excellent

Whitley Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Ladram Bay beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Ladram Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Vault Beach beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Vault Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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The Neap From £322 Dorset Hideaways

The Neap

Dorchester And Toller Fratrum Coastal Stay

The Neap is a charming converted barn and comfortable holiday retreat, ideal for a relaxing couples break or a solo stay; situated off the beaten track in the peaceful village o...

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Porth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Good

Porth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Polzeath beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Polzeath

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Whitesands beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Whitesands

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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32 One Lusty Glaze From £883 Cornwall Hideaways

32 One Lusty Glaze

Newquay Lusty Glaze Coastal Stay

32 One Lusty Glaze is a stylish second-floor luxury apartment set within the prestigious One Lusty Glaze development, offering breathtaking sea views and an unbeatable coastal l...

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Druridge Bay South beach, North East North East Excellent

Druridge Bay South

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Kimmeridge Bay beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Kimmeridge Bay

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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West Bay (West) beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

West Bay (West)

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Watch House Bay beach, Wales Wales Poor

Watch House Bay

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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The Old Dormitory From £1,360 Rural Retreats

The Old Dormitory

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Location, location, location! This fabulous, detached beach house presents a wonderful opportunity to stay within touching distance of the golden sands and the glorious sunsets ...

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St Mary's Bay (Kent) beach, Kent Kent Sufficient

St Mary's Bay (Kent)

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Booby's Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Booby's Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Hemsby beach, Norfolk Norfolk Excellent

Hemsby

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Seatown beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Seatown

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Foxearth From £726 Dorset Hideaways

Foxearth

Dorchester And Winterborne Houghton Coastal Stay

Foxearth is a beautifully styled cottage full of character and considerable charm, and it has been lovingly furnished to provide a cosy and comfortable retreat, all set within s...

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Watergate Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Watergate Bay

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Herne Bay Central beach, Kent Kent Good

Herne Bay Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Joss Bay, Broadstairs beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Joss Bay, Broadstairs

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove) beach, Wales Wales Good

Kinmel Bay (Sandy Cove)

🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Langunnett Cottage From £686 Cornwall Hideaways

Langunnett Cottage

Looe Looe Coastal Stay

Langunnett Cottage is a beautifully appointed holiday home quietly tucked away on the edge of the charming coastal town of Looe, peacefully nestled on a wooded hillside with swe...

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Birling Gap beach, South East South East Excellent

Birling Gap

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🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Ventnor beach, South East South East Excellent

Ventnor

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Lyme Regis Front Beach beach, Dorset Dorset Good

Lyme Regis Front Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot
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Nolton Haven beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Nolton Haven

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Frequently Asked Questions — Best Surfing & Wave Beaches

Where are the best surf beaches in the UK?

Top surfing regions include North Cornwall (Newquay, Fistral, Watergate Bay), North Devon (Woolacombe, Croyde), South Wales (Pembrokeshire, Gower), and Yorkshire (Saltburn, Whitby).

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