Carbis Bay Beach, St Ives, Cornwall
  • Profile

    Carbis Bay Beach Information

    Carbis Bay is a sandy beach about a mile east of St Ives and a resort in its own right.

    Very safe bathing due to sheltered aspect and calm sea. Also ideal for windsurfing and water-skiing.

    All facilities close to the beach, although a small car park and lifeguards during the summer.

    Carbis Bay Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

    We have no current information on dog restrictions for Carbis Bay Beach.

    Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 50 beaches around Penwith Peninsula, 215 beaches in Cornwall, or check our list of Cornwall Dog Friendly Beaches.

  • Water Quality


    Beach Bathing Water Quality


    Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:
    • Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
    • Good: generally good water quality
    • Sufficient: meets minimum standards
    • Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
  • Tides
  • Weather


    7-day Weather Forecast


    Light rain today through Sunday, with high temperatures bottoming out at 15°C on Monday.

    Today's Forecast
     Mostly cloudy starting in the afternoon.
     
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       65%  44%   17 mph
      7:08 am    7:24 pm
    Saturday, Sep 22nd
     Rain until evening.
     
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       90%  95%   8 mph
      7:09 am    7:22 pm

    Sunday, Sep 23rd
     Rain until afternoon and windy until evening.
     
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       80%  81%   8 mph
      7:11 am    7:20 pm
    Monday, Sep 24th
     Partly cloudy starting in the afternoon.
     
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       7%  22%   10 mph
      7:12 am    7:17 pm

    Tuesday, Sep 25th
     Mostly cloudy until afternoon.
     
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       5%  49%   12 mph
      7:14 am    7:15 pm
    Wednesday, Sep 26th
     Clear throughout the day.
     
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       0%  0%   8 mph
      7:15 am    7:13 pm

    Thursday, Sep 27th
     Mostly cloudy starting in the evening.
     
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       6%  18%   10 mph
      7:17 am    7:11 pm
    Friday, Sep 28th
     Clear throughout the day.
     
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       0%  18%   11 mph
      7:18 am    7:08 pm

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  • Reviews

    Carbis Bay Beach Reviews

    1 Review on “Carbis Bay Beach”

    1. Barnsey Post authorCarbis Bay Beach
      Overall Rating:
      4

      A wonderful sandy beach, parking right on the beach, food available and a beach shop.
      Close to St.Ives and accessible by train as well.

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