Carbis Bay Beach

A pretty seaside resort set among a wooded cliff, with large stretches of golden sand, making it the ideal location for a tranquil rest.

One of eight Cornwall beaches to be awarded a Blue Flag in 2018, its a safe space that’s perfect for swimming and rarely sees any surfers at its calm shores. Just a mile from St Ives, a short walk from the beach will bring you to Porth Kidney sands and a RSPB bird sanctuary.

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A beach with safe bathing, surrounded by sub-tropical plants
Dogs allowed from 1st October-the Sunday before Easter from 5am-8am only
Lifeguard cover from July-September only

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Carbis Bay Hotel Beach Club Restaurant on-site

Parking nearby

Take care around the Hawks Point area, as it could suffer from tidal influence

The nearby Porth Kidney Beach is home to an RSPB bird sanctuary

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St Ives WEATHER

Local Tide Times

June 6th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
03:39	low	1.81m
09:30	high	5.09m
15:52	low	1.99m
21:56	high	5.27m

June 7th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
04:28	low	1.95m
10:21	high	4.92m
16:44	low	2.14m
22:52	high	5.12m

June 8th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
05:25	low	2.05m
11:20	high	4.81m
17:46	low	2.23m
23:55	high	5.06m

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