South West
Towan Beach
Newquay's central harbour-side beach, where rock pools around the Island House turn up large pieces of sea glass.
About Watergate Bay
Watergate Bay is a long, open sandy beach a short drive north of Newquay, best known for surfing. Visit Cornwall and a second Cornish guide both list it for sea glass, and dogs are allowed all year.
Sea glass at Watergate Bay
Rough Atlantic seas deliver finely rounded glass. No specific colours are named.
Visiting Watergate Bay
- Safety
- Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.
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- visitcornwall.com : Rough Atlantic waters deliver finely rounded sea glass
- cornishcompass.com : Described as offering an 'amazing collection'
Last updated 23 October 2026
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