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 ST IVES OPEN, PORTHMEOR BEACH, ST IVES
Venue: Porthmeor Beach St Ives
Date: TBC
Sponsors: TBC
Supported by:
 
Gul have been sponsoring UK Pro Surf Tour events for the last six years. Initially the Newquay Open, now for the second time the St Ives event. This is the only Professional Surfing Event in this part of Cornwall and is put on to support the development of competitive surfing in the region. Giving the opportunity for the local surfers to compete at the highest level.

Catagories / Prize Money: Open - £2,000, Women’s - £500,
Under 16 Boys £100, Under 16 Girls £100 and Under 12 Open £100 Relentless Money Move £250

Status: Open, Women’s, Under 16 Boys, Under 16 Girls & Under 12 Open - 1 Star

Porthmeor Wave Information

Porthmeor works best through the drop of the tide. It is a beach break with multiple peaks up and down the beach.

Best tide time to surf:
Drop of the tide

Best wind direction: Light Offshore Southerly, but will be offshore from South West to South East.

Swell Directions: A West or North swell creates more peaky conditions,

Hazards: Crowds
Driving Access: Easy access into town (via the A3074), a maze once inside
Car Park spaces: 100
Price: Less than £5
Beach facilities: Public toilets at back of each car park
Beach type: Sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: Several in town centre
Peaks: Shifting beach
Left/Right: Both
Local highlights: Tate St Ives, St Ives Museum, harbour
Access: 3 - Steps straight down onto beach
Urban proximity: Close to town
Water quality: Pristine - Blue flag beach



Past Event Winners


2008
Reubyn Ash (Bude)
Nicole Morgan (Ireland)
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2007
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2006
Sam Lamiroy (Newcastle)
Nicole Morgan (Ireland)
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2008
Josh Piper (Newquay)
Zoe Sheath (Isle Of Wight)
Will Bailey (Woolacombe)

2007
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2006
  Stuart Campbell (Woolacombe)
Holly Donnelly (Newquay)
Luke Dillon (Newquay)