NCI St Ives

NCI St Ives Our aim is to safeguard the lives of people by watching over vulnerable craft and every coastal activity in the St Ives Bay
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Located at
Lat: 50° 13.11' N Long: 005° 28.58' W OS Grid Ref: SW 521 411

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The NCI Station at St Ives is situated high on the extremity of the Island promontory. From here we monitor weather and sea conditions and provide information for mariners, fishermen, walkers and other users of the sea and coast. We work closely with our partners, the RNLI, H

M Coastguard, HM Coastguard Air Sea Rescue, HM Customs and Excise, Border Agency and all the emergency services. At the same time we safeguard the environment by observing coastal and marine life. The St Ives Station was opened in 1999. After only two years we gained the award of Declared Facility Status and are now part of the UK search and rescue service. Over forty fully trained, volunteer watchkeepers, from all walks of life, operate the Station during normal working hours, while two emergency teams are on standby, 24 hours every day. Watchkeepers monitor coastal activity, aided by the use of expensive equipment. Radar, radio and AIS all help in preventing and reacting to any potential emergency.

18/06/2026
18/06/2026
18/06/2026

An appeal to keep dogs on leads along Cornwall's coast paths.

Colin has worked as a referral orthopaedic and spinal surgeon here in Cornwall for nearly 20years.
Every summer, we see pets who've fallen on the coast path: injuries include broken limbs and fractured spines; with ruptured lungs and abdominal bleeding.
A moment's distraction, a missed step, a flying gull to chase, and tragedy can swiftly follow. Never intended, always regretted.
Please, when enjoying Cornwall's beautiful coast path with your pets: keep your dogs on leads, and lets aim to make this the first summer free from major trauma cases.

Here is the current sea water bathing quality for St Ives Bay and Mount's Bay today.For more information and more areas...
18/06/2026

Here is the current sea water bathing quality for St Ives Bay and Mount's Bay today.

For more information and more areas, please visit
sas.org.uk/water-quality/
sewage-pollution-alerts/

Here are the sea water temperatures for today
18/06/2026

Here are the sea water temperatures for today

A wonderful visitor arrival in our bay here this morning
18/06/2026

A wonderful visitor arrival in our bay here this morning

Here are the surf forecasts for around the bay area for the next 5 days
18/06/2026

Here are the surf forecasts for around the bay area for the next 5 days

Before you head out to the coast for a walk or swim etc remember these great tips from the RNLI.- Check the weather, tid...
18/06/2026

Before you head out to the coast for a walk or swim etc remember these great tips from the RNLI.

- Check the weather, tides and sea conditions before you go.
- Take warm clothes, a hot drink and a phone in a waterproof pouch.
- Never swim alone, go with somebody you trust and choose a familiar spot. Let someone know your plans and attend a pre-organised dip.
- Enter the water slowly and never jump in. Walk in, let your breathing settle and swim when you feel in control and comfortable.
- Wear a brightly coloured swim cap and consider using a tow float.
- Stay within your limits. Swim parallel to the shore and know when it's time to get out.
- If you get into difficulty, Float to Live.
- If you or someone else needs help, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

If in doubt, don't go out. There will always be another day for a safe and enjoyable swim.

Here is the detailed weather forecast for Hayle today
18/06/2026

Here is the detailed weather forecast for Hayle today

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The Island
Saint Ives
TR261NT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+441736799398

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