Porthmeor Beach is a beach in St Ives, Cornwall. St Ives’ surf beach, right below Tate St Ives, with golden sand and Atlantic waves.
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About Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor faces north-west into the Atlantic, so it catches more swell than the town’s other beaches, making it the place to learn to surf in St Ives. Tate St Ives sits right above the beach, and the old fishermen’s cottages of Downalong are just behind.
There is a popular beach café, surf hire and changing facilities, and the Island headland, with its little chapel, is a short walk away.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Porthmeor is lifeguarded in season. Seasonal dog restrictions apply on the main St Ives beaches, so check the signs. Parking in St Ives is limited, so use the park and ride or the St Ives Bay Line train.
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Porthmeor Beach: FAQs
Where is Porthmeor Beach?
Porthmeor Beach is in St Ives, Cornwall, in the St Ives area. Nearby you’ll also find Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth Museum.
What is there to see and do at Porthmeor Beach?
Highlights include surf lessons and board hire; tate St Ives right above the beach; the Island headland and St Nicholas Chapel; sunsets over the Atlantic.
How do I check opening times and prices for Porthmeor Beach?
Porthmeor Beach is a public place you can visit freely, but conditions such as tides, weather and parking vary, so check locally before you travel.
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