Towan Beach is situated at the southern end of the Newquay Bay Area. This means that it is also most protected from wind. In order to work it needs good swell as it is well sheltered. Lefts break off the Harbour Wall at mid to high tide when it is generally regarded as best time to surf it. Very popular with beginners and bathers in crowded summer months but watch out for surfing restrictions through this period. Quite often it is the only beach in Newquay area that can be surfed and as everybody heads there it gets crowded, especially in winter months.
Please note that surf craft longer then 5 feet are prohibited from 1st of April to 30th of September between 10am - 6pm.

High season: Lifeguards are on duty from mid-May to mid-September.
All year: There are number of cafes and toilets present on the beach and its close vicinity. Blue Reef Aquarium toilets are open daily from 10am - 5pm. You will find many surf shops on Cliff Road where you can hire boards and wetsuits.

For Towan Beach you should drive to Newquay town centre, find Fore Street which has two car parks overlooking the beach. Both car parks are Pay and Display.