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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

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The lookout on Stepper Point, Padstow is part of the National Coastwatch Institution. The name changed to NCI Padstow on 1st January 2025.

Working from the old coastguard lookout at Stepper Point, Padstow, NCI volunteers keep watch. We seek to support all users of the sea and coast who might be in trouble - walkers, kayakers, sailors, fishing boats. We also watch for debris in the water that might cause harm to those on the water. Accidents can happen to anyone. Our service is completely voluntary. We need your donations to help us pay for training and day-to-day expenses and equipment. We are always looking for volunteer Watchkeepers! Full training is provided. Training includes radio, chart work, spotting with binoculars and scope, and emergency procedures. NCI Padstow (formerly NCI Stepper Point) has Declared Facility Status, which means we are recognised as part of the official UK Search and Rescue system. Our volunteer watchkeepers maintain radio, radar and visual watches during daylight hours, all year round. If an incident is observed, we report to HM Coastguard and coordinate with the rescue services. The station is also on standby to be manned outside normal hours when there is an emergency in the vicinity. Visitors are welcome but may be asked to leave if we are dealing with an incident or are exceptionally busy. Boat users are invited to contact us on CH65 , call sign Padstow NCI, for a radio check or to get a report on local conditions. Text NCI to 70450 to donate £5

30/10/2026

Our first post didn't do Superbigou justice. This gives a somewhat better idea of its size.

30/10/2026

Round the world boat Superbigou leaving Padstow at 09:15 this morning. Thanks to watchkeeper Nige for the photo.

30/10/2026

Good morning from NCI Padstow
On Sunday 1st November our opening hours will be from 09:00-15:00 when we change to our winter hours for the months of November, December, January and February.
Information from our weather station is available 24/7 via
https://www.ncipadstow.org.uk/Davis.html

29/10/2026

Good night from NCI Padstow

29/10/2026

Is this photo courtesy of Cornwall Prints the best ever?

29/10/2026

The view looking south from the lookout at lunchtime today.

29/10/2026

Good morning from NCI Padstow

26/10/2026

Good morning from NCI Padstow
Wind SE 21.9mph
Barometer 1004.7mb falling rapidly
Rain with visibility < 1mile
Temperature 13.7°c

Address

Padstow
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441841705008

Website

https://www.ncipadstow.org.uk/

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