The right spot near St Ives. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of St Ives, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
Watersports spots near St Ives
14 beaches within 25 km of St Ives, United Kingdom, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near St Ives today?
The best-scoring spot near St Ives right now is Chapel Porth Beach — 96/100 for surfing at Beginner level, 20 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of St Ives
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthmeor Beach0.5 km | 0.5 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Porthminster Beach0.5 km | 0.5 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Carbis Bay Beach1.8 km | 1.8 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Porthkidney Beach3.0 km | 3.0 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Advanced | E-Foiling · Advanced |
| Gwithian Beach4.9 km | 4.9 km | 77/100GoodE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Gwithian Beach5.9 km | 5.9 km | 72/100GoodE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Marazion Beach9.5 km | 9.5 km | 88/100ExcellentSurfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Portreath Beach14.2 km | 14.2 km | 81/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praa Sands Beach14.3 km | 14.3 km | 87/100ExcellentSurfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Porthtowan Beach18.6 km | 18.6 km | 82/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Porthleven Beach18.9 km | 18.9 km | 82/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Chapel Porth Beach19.7 km | 19.7 km | 96/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Gwynver Beach20.3 km | 20.3 km | 92/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Sennen Beach21.2 km | 21.2 km | 88/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of St Ives, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Further afield
Learning near St Ives?
The list above is ranked by distance and covers every ability. These are ranked by how forgiving the conditions are for someone starting out.
04 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near St Ives?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of St Ives, United Kingdom, ranging from 1 km to 21 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near St Ives today?
The best-scoring spot near St Ives right now is Chapel Porth Beach — 96/100 for surfing at Beginner level, 20 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near St Ives?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.