Treyarnon.

Treyarnon Bay sits in a compact northwest-facing cove in North Cornwall, sheltered by low cliffs and dunes. The central beach produces soft, crumbly lefts and rights over a mix of sand and sand-covered uneven reef, with a slow, rolling character that suits progression surfing well. On the south side of the bay a more distinct reef left emerges, dependent on how sand has accumulated over the reef shelf - when conditions align it can run 50-150m, but it fires rarely and demands a confident read of the tide and entry line. The whole bay responds best to solid SW swell, with the NW quadrant also viable; the beach sections work in smaller surf across a range of tides while a rising tide is generally favoured. Easterly and southeast winds go offshore here, keeping faces clean while much of the exposed North Cornwall coast turns messy in westerly fetch. Pollution from an estuary or river source is logged for this bay - worth noting after heavy rain. Access is straightforward via a slipway to the beach, with a paid car park directly above. The spot sits within easy reach of Constantine to the north and Porthcothan to the south, giving options when Treyarnon's sand is not playing ball. Crowds reach moderate levels and can build in summer, though the bay's compact size means busy days are noticeable.

Reefs hide beneath the sand until winter storms strip them bare and steep.