Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor
A golden sand beach on the north side of St Ives facing the Atlantic. Its steady surf makes it the town's surfing hub and home to surf lessons, and it lies right next to Tate St Ives.
The beach stretches about 500 meters, with steady Atlantic swells. Several surf schools rent boards and wetsuits and offer beginner lessons. Above the beach are Tate St Ives and seaside cafés, and the sunsets from here in the evening are lovely. In summer, RNLI lifeguards are on duty, so swim between the red and yellow flags. Dogs are banned from parts of the beach between May and September. The beach is within walking distance of the town center, but parking is very limited, so it is best to use the Park & Ride outside town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tate St Ives
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- St Ia's Church
- The Island & St Nicholas Chapel
- St Ives Harbour & Smeaton's Pier
- Porthminster Beach
- Leach Pottery
- Carbis Bay