Carbis Bay Beach Info | Cornwall Coast

Carbis Bay is a sandy beach in St Ives Bay and a resort in its own right. It is known for its safe, calm waters, making it an ideal family spot. The beach is a lifeguard patrolled during the summer, ensuring a safe environment for swimming and water activities.

The beach is part of a resort and has facilities, although a small car park with a cheaper option at the long stay a little up the road, although a steep hilly walk. Like most St Ives beaches, it is best to park outside at St Erth station and catch the train in as Carbis Bay has a stop just behind the beach, or you can walk along the coast path from St Ives.

Carbis Bay Beach has seasonal dog restrictions, prohibiting dogs from 15 May and 30 September between 10 am – 6 pm.

If you want to get away from people and are not bothered about facilities, we love to take the 10-minute walk along the coast path to Porthkidney Sands. This also gives dog owners a bonus as Porthkidney is dog-friendly all year round.

The beach is easily accessible, with a car park and train station nearby. The beach has seasonal lifeguards, toilets, food outlets, and options for renting canoes and SUPs.

The beach’s close proximity to St Ives also means that you can easily explore the charming town’s art galleries, shops, and restaurants, making for a well-rounded day trip or holiday destination in Cornwall.

If you want more information on the area visit our local St Ives Destination page or our regional Cornwall Destination page.

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Carbis Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 9.1℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 7.6 m/sec (NNW)

Wednesday, Apr 17

Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 8.4 m/sec (NNW)

Thursday, Apr 18

Expect a temp in the range 6.3℃ to 8.2℃ with wind speed 7.8 m/sec (NE)

Friday, Apr 19
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 9.7 m/sec (W)

Saturday, Apr 20

Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (NNE)

Sunday, Apr 21

Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (NNE)

Monday, Apr 22
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 2.3 m/sec (N)

Our St Ives weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Carbis Bay Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Carbis Bay Beach is at St. Ives 2.36 km (1.47 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Carbis Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Tue 16 Apr
   Low Tide at 04:58 (Height 2.42m)
   High Tide at 11:00 (Height 4.46m)
   Low Tide at 17:29 (Height 2.63m)
   High Tide at 23:46 (Height 4.59m)

Wed 17 Apr
   Low Tide at 06:49 (Height 2.52m)
   High Tide at 12:43 (Height 4.39m)
   Low Tide at 19:17 (Height 2.59m)

Thu 18 Apr
   High Tide at 01:19 (Height 4.71m)
   Low Tide at 08:08 (Height 2.27m)
   High Tide at 14:00 (Height 4.69m)
   Low Tide at 20:25 (Height 2.27m)

Fri 19 Apr
   High Tide at 02:22 (Height 5.06m)
   Low Tide at 09:00 (Height 1.93m)
   High Tide at 14:50 (Height 5.09m)
   Low Tide at 21:12 (Height 1.90m)

Sat 20 Apr
   High Tide at 03:05 (Height 5.43m)
   Low Tide at 09:38 (Height 1.60m)
   High Tide at 15:27 (Height 5.46m)
   Low Tide at 21:48 (Height 1.58m)

Sun 21 Apr
   High Tide at 03:41 (Height 5.73m)
   Low Tide at 10:10 (Height 1.35m)
   High Tide at 15:59 (Height 5.75m)
   Low Tide at 22:21 (Height 1.32m)

Mon 22 Apr
   High Tide at 04:12 (Height 5.95m)
   Low Tide at 10:40 (Height 1.17m)
   High Tide at 16:28 (Height 5.97m)
   Low Tide at 22:50 (Height 1.14m)

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