West Cornwall

Carbis Bay Beach

Sandy

Seasonal

Yes

Yes

Seasonal

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Beach Information

Seasonal

Sandy

Carbis Bay Beach toilets are located next to the beach club, and additional facilities are available towards the town center. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Daily 8 July – 3 September
Patrol times 10 am – 6 pm

A concrete ramp leads directly onto the sand, and there are designated disabled parking spaces available in the Carbis Bay Hotel car park. Additionally, beach wheelchairs and buggies can be rented from Porthminster Beach Café, making it easy for those with mobility issues to enjoy the beach.

Nearby Beaches

Porthminster Beach (0.8 Miles)
Porthkidney Beach (1.2 Miles)
St Ives Harbour Beach (1.3 Miles)
Bamaluz Beach (1.3 Miles)
Porthgwidden Beach (1.4 Miles)

Nearby Towns

Carbis Bay (0.3 Miles)
St Ives (1.3 Miles)
Hayle (2.2 Miles)
Marazion (5.2 Miles)
Penzance (6.4 Miles)

Things to do near Carbis Bay Beach

St Ives Mermaid Pools (1.5 Miles)
Godrevy Tidal Pools (4.2 Miles)
Ding Dong Mines (5.9 Miles)
Stackhouse Baths (6.4 Miles)
Jubilee Pool (6.5 Miles)

Important Beach Information

A Guide to Jellyfish in Cornwall & Their Stings

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The Easy Way to Cold Water Swim in Cornwall

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What is High Tide & Low Tide?

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Spotted a stranded marine animal?

If you find a live seal, dolphin, whale, or turtle in distress on the beach, keep people and dogs well away and call BDMLR on 01825 765546 for expert help. Please don’t touch, feed, or move the animal.

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your call could save its life.

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Important Beach Information

A Guide to Jellyfish in Cornwall & Their Stings

Read more

The Easy Way to Cold Water Swim in Cornwall

Read more

What is High Tide & Low Tide?

Read more

Spotted a stranded marine animal?

If you find a live seal, dolphin, whale, or turtle in distress on the beach, keep people and dogs well away and call BDMLR on 01825 765546 for expert help. Please don’t touch, feed, or move the animal.

Please call

01825 765546

your call could save its life.

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Tourist Information

Carbis bay Beach is located inbetween the popular seaside town of St Ives and Hayle, this wide sandy beach is actually a private beach owned by the Hotel which backs on to it which gives it great facilities making it a very popular family friendly beach as it also benefits from the surrounding cliffs for shelter. Surfing isn’t really a big thing on Carbis Bay as it requires a srong northerly swell but when there is its usually popular with bodyboarders as the waves can be quite wedgy and dumpy.

Previously Carbis Bay Beach has been known as Barripper, Porthrepta and Carrack Garden Cove. Back in those days the beach was mainly used by fishermen to launch their boats. Despite its sheltered aspect there have been several shipwrecks at Carbis Bay, 3 of them in one night in 1893. At low tide it is possible to see the remains of the Cintra in the centre of the beach. Carbis Bay Beach is the perfect beach if you want to stay close to St Ives but be out of the busyness it brings during summer.

Swimming

Carbis Bay Beach is an ideal spot for swimming during calm days. However, it’s essential to assess the conditions before entering the water. For added safety, consider swimming in pairs or groups and make sure you are within the lifeguards’ view.

Toilets

Carbis Bay Beach toilets are located next to the beach club, and additional facilities are available towards the town center. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Rockpools

You and the family can enjoy finding marine life in rockpools at Carbis Bay Beach for sure, the best rockpools uncover at low tide and are filled with creatures from crabs to prawns and even someones fish! The Carbis Bay Beach rockpools are located either the left side or right side of the beach.

Low Tide

Low tide at Carbis Bay Beach is the best time to visit as it opens the beach to a larger expanse of sand making it perfect for family fun. The back of the beach at Carbis Bay Beach is generally quieter and is a great spot to find small rock pools filled with small marine wildlife.

High Tide

High tide at Carbis Bay Beach can cover the entire beach but to be sure there is a beach when you visit a regular tide in Cornwall is around 5.2m to 5.7m but on larger tides especially spring tides you can expect Carbis Bay Beach to be quite dangerous if there are spring tides mixed with bigger waves so please be careful and always check the tide times at Carbis Bay Beach.

Getting here

By Foot

Accessible via coastal path from either Porthminster Beach, Porthkidney Beach or Porthmeor Beach area within a short walk away.

By Car

Approaching from the east on the A30, take the 3rd left at the Loggans Moor roundabout to stay on the A30. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd left for St Ives (A3074). Continue on the A3074 to Carbis Bay. Upon reaching Carbis Bay, turn right (signposted to Carbis Bay Beach) and follow the road down to the beach.

By Bus

Unfortunately due to ever-changing timetables we’re unable you give you the best information for all locations so please check the Cornwall bus timetables near you

Tide Times

Planning a beach day? Don’t forget to check the tide times in Carbis Bay Beach today to make the most of your visit!

23 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
01:54	low	1.18m
07:52	high	6.39m
14:20	low	1.15m
20:10	high	6.03m

24 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
02:33	low	1.32m
08:32	high	6.2m
15:01	low	1.34m
20:53	high	5.81m

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Weather Forecast

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Carbis Bay Beach FAQ

Is Carbis Bay Beach Open To Public?

Yes, although Carbis Bay Beach is privately owned by Carbis bay hotel anyone is allowed on the beach at any time.

Is Carbis Bay Worth Visiting?

Yes, Carbis Bay Beach is a beautiful part of not only Cornwall but England and the UK, and being next to the hot spot St Ives its known as being a great family spot due to safe swimming out in the waves.

Is Carbis Bay Beach Dog Friendly?

Carbis bay beach has a seasonal dog ban from 15th May to 30th September at10am to 6pm.

Can You Swim At Carbis Bay?

Being so protected by St Ives and Hayle this beach never sees any waves at all and is an ideal spot for swimming as a family and with toddlers in the shallows.

How Much Is Parking At Carbis Bay?

Porthrepta, Carbis Bay, TR26 2NZ Long Stay Parking is charged from Monday to Sunday 8am – 6pm (except coaches and commercial vehicles)

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Seasonal

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Yes

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Nearest Locations

Carbis Bay (0.29 miles)
St Ives (1.3 miles)
Hayle (2.18 miles)
Marazion (5.19 miles)
Penzance (6.43 miles)

Nearest Activities

St Ives Mermaid Pools (1.51 miles)
Godrevy Tidal Pools (4.17 miles)
Ding Dong Mines (5.94 miles)
Stackhouse Baths (6.42 miles)
Jubilee Pool (6.48 miles)

Nearest Beaches

Porthminster Beach (0.83 miles)
Porthkidney Beach (1.21 miles)
St Ives Harbour Beach (1.28 miles)
Bamaluz Beach (1.29 miles)
Porthgwidden Beach (1.38 miles)

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