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St Ives

The Breakwater-St Ives

A St Ives point with a left-hand line off the breakwater. It is exposed, inconsistent, and best treated as a surf check rather than a sure thing. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Breakwater-St Ives in North Cornwall.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNorth Cornwall, GB
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Lineup Insights

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The Wave

Northwest swell and a south wind are the cleaner setup.

Low to mid water helps the line stay organized, and the point is rocky, sometimes crowded, and only worth chasing when the left-hand line is clearly standing up.

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Lineup Guide

Northwest swell and a south wind are the cleaner setup.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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