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Photo: Carbis Bay beach, 1966 - geograph.org.uk - 1661662 by Robin Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0) License

Carbis Bay Beach

Beach

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temp 59°F (15°C)

Live data from offshore buoy 62107 (29 mi away), as of Oct 20, 8:00 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — offshore buoy 62107, as of Oct 20, 8:00 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Cornwall yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 59°F at Carbis Bay Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool today
Editor's Notes
Carbis Bay is a sheltered crescent of golden sand on St Ives Bay, with unusually calm, clear water for the Atlantic coast. The beach made world headlines as the venue for the G7 summit in 2021, and the coast path runs along the low cliffs into St Ives itself.

beach in Cornwall, England, UK

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Weather at Carbis Bay Beach

55°F, Sunny · H 57° / L 49° · 76% chance of rain
H: 57° L: 49°
Sunny
Sunny
55°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
76%
Humidity
69%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
1
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
50°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
50°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
50°
9 AM
Sunny
51°
12 PM
Sunny
56°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
6 PM
Light rain shower
54°
9 PM
Light drizzle
53°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Carbis Bay Beach?
Carbis Bay Beach is a beach in Cornwall.
What is the water temperature at Carbis Bay Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Carbis Bay Beach in Cornwall is 59°F (15°C), measured by offshore buoy 62107, 29 miles away.
Can you swim at Carbis Bay Beach?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.

Location & Contact

Cornwall

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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