Carbis Bay is a sheltered St Ives Bay village beach, a Cornish check with white sand and a more sheltered wave character that still comes alive when the west-northwest swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Carbis Bay in North Cornwall.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Southwest wind is the clean lane, west-northwest swell is the best angle, and the bay usually feels best on a mid-to-low stage before it gets too small.
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Lineup Guide
Southwest wind is the clean lane, west-northwest swell is the best angle, and the bay usually feels best on a mid-to-low stage before it gets too small.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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