St Ives Sailing Club is located in the historic port of St Ives on the north coast of Cornwall.
Established in 1883, the club offers a spectacular coastal setting with clean winds off the Atlantic and access to the stunning turquoise waters of St Ives Bay. The spot is world-renowned for its incredible scenery and its vibrant community. For wingers, it provides a high-performance arena where powerful Atlantic swell and consistent winds create a raw and atmospheric wave riding experience. The local community is expert and welcoming, with a focus on safe coastal navigation and progression in a world-class maritime setting.
NW, N (Prevailing winds are most consistent)
15-25 knots; 4-5m wings in lighter air.
Best at High Tide (+/- 2 hrs). Harbour dries at low tide; high water window needed for depth to clear pier and moored vessels.
14 Day - Tide Calendar for St Ives Sailing Club →Powerful Atlantic swell (1.0m - 2.0m).
Overall
Vibe & Crowds
Hardy and welcoming. A deeply expert local community that understands the Atlantic's power. Moderate. Popular on big forecasts, but the bay is vast enough for all.
Suitable For
The combination of powerful swell, rocks, and currents requires high-level wave skills.
Negatives & Hazards
Significant Atlantic swell; strong tidal currents; submerged rock reefs near the headlands; heavy seasonal tourism.
St Ives Sailing Club
Open in Google MapsTypically via club membership. Based on the St Ives harbour front. Historic clubhouse with rigging areas.
Sandy bottom; concrete slipways.
Year-round; winter gales across the North Coast provide world-class wave sessions.
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LIVE hourly wind, an interactive wind map with customised forecast ratings, and a 14-day outlook on the same page - everything you need to plan a session at St Ives Sailing Club.
High and low water times, tide curves, moon phase, and spring vs neap context - plan your winging or sailing session around the tide at St Ives Sailing Club, Cornwall.
Water quality at St Ives Sailing Club
At KnotNow, we report on real-time sewage discharge data to help you decide if the conditions at St Ives Sailing Club, Cornwall are right for you to sail or wing foil.
Wind and weather forecasts for St Ives Sailing Club are provided to help you plan your sessions. Conditions at this coastal location can change quickly, so always check the actual conditions when you arrive and trust your judgment. These forecasts are for recreational planning - always prioritize safety and verify conditions yourself before heading out. Tidal predictions for St Ives Sailing Club are based on the nearest primary station at ST. IVES (0.62km away). Local conditions can vary from these predictions due to coastal topography and weather effects. Always verify tidal conditions on arrival - these predictions are for planning purposes only, not for navigational use or critical safety decisions.
