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Carbis Bay

Cornwall, England


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Carbis Bay is a beautiful beach of approximately 1 mile length.

The centre of the beach is home to all the facilities, car park and the Carbis Bay Hotel which has extensive grounds leading down to the edge of the beach. Being north by northeast facing, the beach rarely gets surf and is a family friendly beach. Away from the central facilities, the beach meanders away to rocky edges. The east side of the beach, at low tide, can dry out to connect with the RSPB bird sanctuary beach of Porthkidney Sands which adds another mile and a half to anybody wishing to take a stroll. Tidal considerations are important but the coastal footpath runs along the back of the beach so being cut of by the tide is unlikely. Special care needs to be taken near Carrick Gladden (Hawks Point) as this is the only area that could suffer from tidal influence.

Carbis Bay is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 25 April

Today
Chance of rain 85%
Max temp. 11°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 16mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 77%
Min temp. 8°C
(feels like 7°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Carbis Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:54 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:19 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Carbis Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Cornwall Coast Path (0.4 miles)
Kidz R Us (1.2 miles)
Escape Time - St Ives (1.2 miles)
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden (1.3 miles)
Godrevy (3.5 miles)
South West Coast Path - Godrevy Head (4.3 miles)

Places to eat near Carbis Bay

The Mex (280 yards)
The Cornish Deli (260 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Carbis Bay

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SW528389

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: St. Ives

Nearest postcode: TR26 2NN

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