The Fistral Beach Complex

Fistral Beach was fast established as the home of British Surfing due to it’s consistent waves, golden sands and stunning coastline.

As you head down to the beach you are greeted with the International Surfing Centre which plays host to a variety of businesses. Expect top quality food, drink and surf shops. The relaxed, carefree attitude that surrounds the complex is felt throughout, everyone is welcome here.

Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
The Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex

Fistral has also become renowned for its events that run throughout the year, from the unique night surf event to the famous Boardmasters surf, skate & music festival.

Boardmasters
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex

The International Surfing Centre has evolved and grown into the complex that you see today, a vibrant hub of food, surfing & shopping.

Enjoy world class food from the Fish House or top quality surf lessons from Fistral Beach Surf School, not to mention surf fashion for all the family at Ann’s Cottage & Fat Face.

Fistral Beach also has some of the most iconic and beautiful scenery in Cornwall.

It’s also worth noting that Fistral Beach is one of the few beaches that is dog friendly ALL year round.

Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex

Stunning Location

Iconic for being the home of British Surfing, Fistral is located on the North Coast of Cornwall.

As a west facing beach Fistral enjoys consistent surf and uninterrupted sunsets.

With two headlands perfectly enclosing this large beach, you can enjoy water sports or exploring the beautiful coastline surrounding the beach.

Fistral Beach Complex

Lifeguards

The RNLI run a comprehensive lifeguard patrol at Fistral Beach.
They operate a 7 days a week service from 10am-6pm from 1st April-29th October, in November they operate a weekend patrol.

The RNLI lifeguards set up and monitor dedicated surfing and bathing areas on the beach, which are moved to the most suitable areas of the beach dependent on the conditions and tides.

Fistral Beach Complex

Toilets 

The toilets are open throughout the year. There are hot showers to rinse off and tokens for these are available ffrom Fistral Beach Surf Hire.

Free Key Holding Facilities

Fistral Beach Surf Hire is open throughout the year from 9am and looks after car keys free of charge, simply drop them off when you are heading in the water.

Beach Wheelchair:

The Fistral Beach Hire Centre works closely Cornwall Mobility to provide a free beach wheelchair.

Parking Charges

Height barrier in place of 2.2m

Charges apply from 8am-12am, no parking between 12am-4am

1 hour £2.20

2 hours £3.80

3 hours £6

5 hours £8.50

12 hours £12

14 hours £15

No parking 12am-4am

No camping or sleeping in vehicles

Fistral Beach Car Park

There is a large pay & display car park located on Fistral Beach next to the International Surfing Centre.
The parking tariff for the car park is opposite:

Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex
Fistral Beach Complex