Bamaluz - surfing
Bamaluz is home to one of St Ives' best "secret spots" - The Breakwater.
When it breaks (which isn't that often) the wave is a long walling left hander breaking in front of Smeaton's Peir.
It needs a pretty big northerly swell to work but can handle winds right round to west-northwest. On the down side when it works well, it attracts big crowds and it can be really difficult to get a wave
When it breaks (which isn't that often) the wave is a long walling left hander breaking in front of Smeaton's Peir.
It needs a pretty big northerly swell to work but can handle winds right round to west-northwest. On the down side when it works well, it attracts big crowds and it can be really difficult to get a wave
Surf report
| Wave height * | 5ft / 1.6m |
|---|---|
| Swell period | 6s |
| Swell direction |  |
| Wind |  22mph / 35km/h |
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
No lifeguard patrol
Parking
Parking on the Island and at Porth Gwidden, but car parks are often full. It is often easier to Park and Ride from Lelant or St Erth stations.