Newquay – Fistral Beach in April
April is a good month for surfing at Newquay – Fistral Beach (best: January–February, November–December).
Plan your trip to Newquay – Fistral BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 11°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 13°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 16 rainy days
Newquay – Fistral BeachEngland (Cornwall), United KingdomBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NQY 8 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
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Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 1357 km away · water 16°C2 m waves2
Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 1242 km away · water 16°C2.1 m waves3
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1315 km away · water 16°C2.2 m waves4
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1272 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves5
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 724 km away · water 14°C1.9 m waves6
Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 690 km away · water 9°C2.1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in April →Schools and camps near Newquay – Fistral Beach
- Escape Surf School 1 km
- Holywell Bay School of Surf 4.3 km
- Perranporth Surf School 8.7 km
- Surf Side Stop 1.4 km
- Surf Lodge 6.3 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Newquay – Fistral Beach?
April is a good month for surfing at Newquay – Fistral Beach (best: January–February, November–December). Waves 1.7 m, water 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Newquay – Fistral Beach in April?
About 11°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Newquay – Fistral Beach in April?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Newquay – Fistral Beach in April?
Around 13°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha (2 m waves), Nazaré – Praia do Norte (2.1 m waves) & Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (2.2 m waves).