NCI Padstow

NCI Padstow 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 p

ay 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

Good morning from NCI Padstow
06/09/2026

Good morning from NCI Padstow

Good Afternoon from NCI Padstow The day started overcast and fluctuates between sun and cloud with a little mizzle throu...
03/09/2026

Good Afternoon from NCI Padstow
The day started overcast and fluctuates between sun and cloud with a little mizzle throughout the day.

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Barry Graham, Rosette Vella, Mark Schofield, Rosemary He...
03/09/2026

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Barry Graham, Rosette Vella, Mark Schofield, Rosemary Henderson, Peter Edwards, Billie Day, Pete Di**le, Hugh Thomas, Luke Joseph

Good morning from NCI Padstow Not the best start to the day. Mizzle and visibility down to 2nm
03/09/2026

Good morning from NCI Padstow
Not the best start to the day. Mizzle and visibility down to 2nm

Good morning from NCI Padstow During September our opening hours are 0900-1700
01/09/2026

Good morning from NCI Padstow
During September our opening hours are 0900-1700

31/08/2026
31/08/2026

Good morning from NCI Padstow
Windy and rough today so take care.
Tomorrow and for all of September our opening hours will be 0900-1700
We can be contacted on vhf ch65 for radio checks and local conditions.

30/08/2026

Wishing you a happy Bank Holiday Sunday.

A beautiful start to the day just after a heavy rain shower at high water on Trayarnon Beach this morning.

Good night from NCI Padstow Another dramatic day of weather
29/08/2026

Good night from NCI Padstow
Another dramatic day of weather

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Padstow
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441841705008

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