CAMPING AT BOARDMASTERS

With Boardmasters 2019 getting nearer and nearer it's time to get thinking about where you and your mates want to pitch up camp for your weekend of all things surf, beachside living and music. We've given you the lowdown on all the campsites at Watergate Bay so you can head straight for your chosen one as soon as you get through the festival gates. 

You do not need to pre-book your campsite, simply turn up on the day and head to your chosen spot!

Eco Campsite: New for 2019. Pledge to help us protect our coastlines. Find out more
VIP Camping: The VIP campsite is spacious with posh toilets, private showers and 24-hour security, 2019 info coming soon
Glamping: If you want to add a touch of luxury to your festival experience, then the Cloud Nine Boutique Campsite is the place for you.
Camplight Pre-pitched tents:  On sale Friday 8 February 2019
Campsite Village: Head to our campsite village to grab some food, shop and charge your phone.
Toilets: Located in multiple locations around the campsites.
Drinking Water: Available free from multiple taps throughout the camping areas. Please bring reusable water bottles
Quiet/Family Camping:  We have dedicated chilled and family campsites. Alcohol Allowance: See here for more info
Prohibited: See here for more info
Showers: Free in VIP and Boutique camping and at a small charge in general camping. Showers will be cleaned throughout the weekend.

 

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WHAT'S IN THE NAME?

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Jaws

Pe’ahi (Jaws) is on the North Shore of Maui and is located about 3 miles out to sea.  Jaws is one of the most dangerous waves in the world and takes balls of steel to surf.  Jaws burst onto the scene along with tow-in surfing in the early 90’s, with pioneers like Laird Hamilton conquering the mountainous faces.  If you are looking for house size perfect barrelling right-handers, then this is the place.  Although you’d be better (and safer) sat on shore with a good pair of binoculars and watching the madness unveil. Just like the name suggests, Jaws is the biggest of all the campsites. It's only a short walk to the arena and shuttle buses. The south-west corner is on lower ground and sheltered from Mother Nature, the north-east side has a sweet view down into the valley. Head here if you're up for a party when the main arena goes quiet.

Cloudbreak

Often referred to as Tavarua and located at the Tavarua Island Surf resort.  This is a perfect left-hander and is made up of three sections, Top point, Middles and Insides.  You will be blessed with perfect vertical walls for big power carves, and perfect stand up barrels. This is why Cloudbreak is one of Kelly Slaters favourite waves. If one of the VIPs of surfing votes it as one of his favourite waves it's got to be worthy of all your VIP campers out there! The campsite offers more room per person, more toilets and showers so you don't have to queue as well as some food stalls so you don't have to battle the queues. 

Lakeys

Found in central Sumbawa, Lakeys Peak churns out perfect waves with 30-40 metre lefts and rights on offer.  The mid-tide left-hander offers some smackable walls and perfect barrels - this wave will defo get your stoke levels off the charts and get you buzzing. There's a lot of fun to be had on your doorstep at Lakeys with fairground rides running until 3am. It's for the adrenaline junkie that doesn't want to go to bed rather than those of you that will happily retreat back to your tent when the headliners have finished. There's a little brook that runs through the south of the field for those of you that like the sound of running water to send you to sleep when you eventually feel like a couple of zzz's.

Bells Beach

Bells is Victoria's, Australia, most famous surf spot and well known for its long, powerful, carvable walls. Bells hosts the longest running surf comp and rightfully holds its place in the surfing history books. Bells is a sweet place to set up camp if you don't want to have to lug your bags too far as it's right next to Weekend parking. It's pretty handy for the campsite-village and due to the size it's really spacious too. Head here if you want somewhere a bit more secluded and sheltered from the elements. 

Kirra

Australia's best and most well-known point break. Despite breaking over a sand bottom it does not stop Kirra from being a less gnarly than some of her comrades - big dredging barrels and massive air drops mean you will need speed and skill to negotiate this slabby right-hander. When Kirra is on, Coolangatta' surfing population is probably on it too.  Kirra campsite has been the designated 'chilled' campsite - it's a small field for those who want it slightly more chilled and want to take in the Cornish scenes.

Malibu

Located in SoCal, Malibu is a dream right-hand point break and one of Cali's most famous waves. This is easy to tell when you see the huge crowds roll up. With three separate take off points you might be lucky to catch a wave by yourself and have the ride of your life. Similar to the wave, this campsite attracts the big crowds as it's the first site you enter from the weekend parking and let's face it, nobody wants to have to carry all their stuff far if they can help it. Stick with this campsite if you're up for being in the thick of the atmosphere for the weekend.

Waimea

Found on Hawaii’s North Shore, Waimea is the world premier paddle big wave spot.  With deep water swells suddenly hitting the lava shelf, 20-25 ft waves can appear out of nowhere, culminating in the famous Waimea air drops down massive faces, before being chased by 1000’s of gallons of water.  Anyone wanting to paddle into his monster will need to get their guns out and massive kahunas. If you're after a bit more space away from the masses in Malibu then head east to Waimea as it usually has more space, especially the further east you go.

Boilers 

Just north of Taghazout, Morocco, Boilers got its name from a washed up ship boiler. Entry into the water is treacherous with consistent right-handers rolling in. If you avoid the chicken heads when paddling out you will be greeted with long vertical walls before having to time your exit from this sketchy break. Crowds are high and so is the risk, but the rewards are so worth it. The location of Boilers is pretty ideal if you want to be right next to all the action as it's located right by the main festival site and it's pretty handy for the shuttle buses too!

ECO CAMPSITE

In 2018 you guys stopped 200,000 disposable cups going in the bin, by using our reusable cups, collected over 16,000 bags of rubbish from the campsites and removed literally tonnes of plastic, rope and netting from Newquay’s beaches.

This year, we’re launching an eco campsite, so that like-minded souls who want to protect the environment, say no to single use plastic, be part of our daily beach cleans and work with us to shape our sustainability plans can camp together.

Spaces will be first-come-first-serve for those who agree to our eco pledge.

Your pledge

I will take my tent home at the end of the festival

I will limit my impact on the environment by car-sharing or taking public transport to the festival

I will use a reusable water bottle (and a reusable cup at the bars)

I will keep the eco campsite tidy. I will recycle what I can and take the rest of my rubbish to the litter bond exchange

When I can, I will share tips to live sustainably on social media

I will respect other eco campers

What we will offer you

A dedicated campsite

Extra treats exclusively for you including morning yoga, film screenings and more

Daily beach cleans

Five days on the Cornish coast, with over 200 acts, surfing and our epic Boardmasters crowd

Ticket bookers will get the first chance to sign up when registrations open, so make sure you’ve booked your camping ticket.

BOOK 2019 TICKETS HERE