NCI St Ives

NCI St Ives Our aim is to safeguard the lives of people by watching over vulnerable craft and every coastal activity in the St Ives Bay

Located at
Lat: 50° 13.11' N Long: 005° 28.58' W OS Grid Ref: SW 521 411

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The NCI Station at St Ives is situated high on the extremity of the Island promontory. From here we monitor weather and sea conditions and provide information for mariners, fishermen, walkers and other users of the sea and coast. We work closely with our partners, the RNLI, H

M Coastguard, HM Coastguard Air Sea Rescue, HM Customs and Excise, Border Agency and all the emergency services. At the same time we safeguard the environment by observing coastal and marine life. The St Ives Station was opened in 1999. After only two years we gained the award of Declared Facility Status and are now part of the UK search and rescue service. Over forty fully trained, volunteer watchkeepers, from all walks of life, operate the Station during normal working hours, while two emergency teams are on standby, 24 hours every day. Watchkeepers monitor coastal activity, aided by the use of expensive equipment. Radar, radio and AIS all help in preventing and reacting to any potential emergency.

We have Dolphins 🐬 in the bay this morning, captured on camera by our WK Simon B.
19/08/2025

We have Dolphins 🐬 in the bay this morning, captured on camera by our WK Simon B.

19/08/2025

It’s not unusual to see seals resting on the beach. Seals are semi-aquatic and spend a lot of their time on land to sleep,conserve energy, digest food more efficiently and raise pups. Therefore, finding a seal on the beach does not mean there is necessarily a problem. After stormy weather and/or h...

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Here are the surf forecasts for around the bay area
19/08/2025

Here are the surf forecasts for around the bay area

Good day all, We are currently looking for a small external ladder for our station as our last one has finally bitten th...
19/08/2025

Good day all, We are currently looking for a small external ladder for our station as our last one has finally bitten the dust.

If you can help us with a donation of a ladder, please can you email [email protected]

ENJOY THE BEACH DURING THESE HOT DAYS 🏖️ 🏝️ Look at the lifeguard board or talk to a lifeguard to check the tides up to...
19/08/2025

ENJOY THE BEACH DURING THESE HOT DAYS 🏖️

🏝️ Look at the lifeguard board or talk to a lifeguard to check the tides up to 6 pm.

Would you know what to do if you were struggling in the water? ‘Float to Live’ could save your life.

🛟 Tilt your head back with ears submerged (starfish shape)
🛟 Relax, breathe normally, and move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
🛟 It’s ok if your legs sink. We all float differently
🛟 Once you’re over the initial shock, call or wave for help or swim to safety.

If you see someone else in trouble in the water:
Call, Tell, Throw
🛟 Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard
🛟 If you can call out to them, tell them ‘Float To Live’
🛟 If you can, throw them something that floats

🌊 Enjoy the sea... by being safe.
The risk of accidental drowning is five times higher when air temperatures are at or above 25 degrees, when compared with 10 degrees.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Hayle the weather will be like this:in the morning the air temperature warms up to +17...+18...
19/08/2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Hayle the weather will be like this:

in the morning the air temperature warms up to +17...+18°C, dew point: +14,93°C; ratio of temperature, wind speed and humidity: Very comfortable; in some places will be a little rain, it is recommended to take an umbrella, gentle breeze wind blowing from the north-east at a speed of 9-11 mph, overcast sky

in the afternoon the air temperature will be +19°C, dew point: +15,26°C; ratio of temperature, wind speed and humidity: Comfortable; in some places will be a little rain, it is recommended to take an umbrella, gentle breeze wind blowing from the north-east at a speed of 9-11 mph, overcast sky

in the evening the air temperature drops to +17...+18°C, dew point: +15,33°C; ratio of temperature, wind speed and humidity: Very comfortable; in some places will be a little rain, it is recommended to take an umbrella, gentle breeze wind blowing from the north at a speed of 9-11 mph, overcast sky

day length is 14:16

Address

The Island
Saint Ives
TR26 1NT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441736799398

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