Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Bamaluz Beach
A small St Ives cove hidden between better-known town beaches.
Carbis Bay Beach
Sheltered resort beach with calm water appeal and high visitor recognition.
Harbour Beach
Small but iconic St Ives harbour sands at the heart of the town.
Porthgwidden Beach
A compact sheltered St Ives cove with easy town access and pretty views.
Porthmeor Beach
St Ives’ headline beach, combining surf, art-town appeal and dramatic Atlantic views.
Porthminster Beach
Sheltered golden beach with easy St Ives access and classic family appeal.
St Ives sits in Cornwall, United Kingdom and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in St Ives or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
