West Cornwall, England

St Ives & Zennor
conditions & visit score

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🌊Tidal data
🚌Live transport
🍃Air quality
⚠️ Exposed granite cliffs with loose rock and steep drops along the South West Coast Path

About St Ives & Zennor

Plan your visit with confidence

CoastMetric is a real-time conditions app for St Ives & Zennor, West Cornwall, England. Check live weather, tides, swell, and coastal conditions before you visit.

Exposed granite cliffs with loose rock and steep drops along the South West Coast Path. Conditions can change rapidly — always check the forecast and plan accordingly.

Activities & Tours

Things to do near St Ives & Zennor

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Walking Routes

Suggested walks at St Ives & Zennor

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Hard 10 km 4–5 hrs
St Ives to Zennor Coast Path

Dramatic granite clifftop walk with steep ascents. One of Cornwall's finest coastal sections.

Moderate 4 km 1.5–2 hrs
Porthmeor to Clodgy Point

Short clifftop loop above St Ives with panoramic sea views.

Plan Your Visit

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Key Features

What to see at St Ives & Zennor

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Porthmeor Beach

North-facing surf beach backed by Tate St Ives gallery.

Zennor Church

12th-century church famous for the Mermaid of Zennor bench-end carving.

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The Island

Grassy headland between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches.

Live Data

What CoastMetric monitors here

All data is fetched from authoritative UK sources and recalculated every few minutes.

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Weather & Wind
Open-Meteo · hourly
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Tidal Predictions
UKHO Admiralty
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Water Quality
Environment Agency
Sea State & Swell
Open-Meteo Marine
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Live Transport
TransportAPI · NaPTAN
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Air Quality & Pollen
Open-Meteo AQ
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Flood Alerts
Environment Agency · live

Safety Information

Before you go

⛑️ Important safety notes

• Observe all warning signs and barrier tape
• Keep to marked paths — cliff edges may be unstable
• Wear appropriate footwear with good grip
• Check tide times before descending to beaches
• Tell someone your plans and expected return time

All data, scores, and recommendations provided by CoastMetric are for informational purposes only. Always use your own judgement and check official sources before visiting.

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