BigJohn - Member
Most of the above suggestions are good. Another I'd throw in the mix is Polzeath (Rock and Padstow nearby).
Hunstanton is a west facing beach in Norfolk and is supposed to be lovely.
And Sunny Hunny has the distinction of being the only west facing east coast seaside resort. Really good kite surfing and wind surfing and some fantastic wild beaches round the coast (facing North)

