Porthmeor Beach

Bordered by St Ives’ dramatic headlands and located under the shadow of Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach is a popular destination for hours of beachside amusement.

Porthmeor Beach is a wonderful family day out in St Ives, with a recommendation from the Marine Conservation Society Good Beach Guide in 2015 for its excellent water quality.

Image credit: Chris DownerCC BY-SA 2.0; Ted RabbittsCC BY 2.0; John StratfordCC BY 2.0

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Location

Address: Porthmeor Beach
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 2BN

Useful Information

Dog Friendly

Blue Flag

Wheelchair Accessible

  • Large and safe beach known for its high-quality waters, popular with surfers and swimmers
  • Lifeguard cover from April-October only
  • Dogs welcome from 30th September-Sunday before Easter
Disclaimer

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Parking
  • Car parks in St Ives can be very busy in peak season, parking at St Erth station or Lelant Saltings advised

Weather & Tide

St Ives WEATHER

Local Tide Times

15 January 2025

Time Type Height
05:52 high 6.55m
12:27 low 1.17m
18:16 high 6.34m

16 January 2025

Time Type Height
00:37 low 1.24m
06:34 high 6.55m
13:08 low 1.2m
18:56 high 6.26m

17 January 2025

Time Type Height
01:17 low 1.29m
07:13 high 6.44m
13:46 low 1.31m
19:34 high 6.11m

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