Fistral Beach

[2] The straight sandy beach faces west-northwest onto the Atlantic and is approximately 750 metres (2,460 ft) long.

[3] The name "Fistral" is recorded as Fistal in 1813, coming from the Cornish bystel meaning "foul water, bile or gall" (compare Welsh bustl) probably in reference to the waves making it an unsuitable landing site.

Its west-facing aspect exposes it to Atlantic swells ensuring consistent waves suitable for surfing.

[citation needed] On 21 September 2006, Fistral Beach hosted the British Surfing Association's invitational Gold Rush Big Wave Competition.

[citation needed] The winner was 28-year-old Scott Eastwood of the Channel Islands who scored a perfect 10 in the final.