Carbis Bay, a picturesque coastal village in Cornwall, boasts a stunning sandy beach with crystal-clear waters. The beach consistently receives an Excellent water quality rating from the Environment Agency, making it perfect for swimming and water activities. During the summer months, the water temperature at Carbis Bay typically ranges from 18-20°C, ideal for a refreshing dip.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Carbis Bay (Cornwall) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £449
See the sea from this stunning apartment which enjoys panoramic sea views and is set within an exclusive development of nine beautiful holiday apartments in the heart of Carbis ...
Rural Retreats
From £614
Settled in the utterly desirable location of Carbis Bay, near St Ives, is where you’ll find Lefransa. Sleek and modern, this serene sanctuary has all the ingredients for a wonde...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £614
Settled in the utterly desirable location of Carbis Bay, near St Ives, is where you’ll find Lefransa. Sleek and modern, this serene sanctuary has all the ingredients for a wonde...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £449
See the sea from this stunning apartment which enjoys panoramic sea views and is set within an exclusive development of nine beautiful holiday apartments in the heart of Carbis ...
Rural Retreats
From £548
9 Fernhill Penthouse is a luxurious two bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, where up to four guests can enjoy a relaxing stay with breathtaking sea views from the balcony acro...
Rural Retreats
From £502
Welcome to Carbis Bay, renowned for its white sand and clear blue sea. This gorgeous first floor apartment with its panoramic sea views from Godrevy Lighthouse to St Ives harbou...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £424
4 Fernhill is a charming ground-floor apartment with stunning sea views overlooking St Ives Bay. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the desirable Carbis Bay, ...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £548
9 Fernhill Penthouse is a luxurious two bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, where up to four guests can enjoy a relaxing stay with breathtaking sea views from the balcony acro...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
South West Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Cornwall area.
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