Porthmeor Beach
One of the most recognised surf beaches in St Ives, Porthmeor is popular with both local surfers and visitors. Its town location, surf schools and consistent conditions make it a key part of the St Ives surf scene.
Wind An Sea
WindanSea St Ives
A St Ives Surf Shop with Generations of Local Heritage
WindanSea has been part of the St Ives surf scene for over 40 years, built on local surf knowledge, coastal community and a genuine love for everything the town represents. Now part of the Married to the Sea family, WindanSea continues to bring together surf clothing, wetsuits, accessories and Cornish coastal style for surfers, families and sea lovers.
Rooted in St Ives Surf Culture
WindanSea is more than just a surf shop. For decades it has been a familiar stop for local surfers, visiting families and new generations finding their first wetsuit, board or piece of coastal clothing.
Parents who once came in for their own surf gear now bring their children through the same doors. That sense of continuity is what gives WindanSea its place in the St Ives surfing community.
The shop combines trusted local knowledge with carefully selected surf brands, WindanSea designs and inspiration from the wider Married to the Sea brand.
Surf, Sea and Local Knowledge
St Ives is one of Cornwall’s best-known coastal towns, with surfing, art, beach life and independent shops all shaping its identity. From beginners finding confidence in the water to experienced surfers watching the swell, WindanSea has always been connected to that lifestyle.
Whether you need wetsuit advice, surf accessories or coastal clothing built for Cornish weather, WindanSea keeps that practical surf shop knowledge at the centre of what it does.
Surf Spots Around St Ives
St Ives and the surrounding coastline offer a mix of surf spots for different abilities, seasons and swell directions. From town beaches to wider open stretches of sand, this part of Cornwall has long attracted surfers, swimmers and beach lovers.
Gwithian Beach
A long sandy beach just outside St Ives, Gwithian is well known for open space, consistent surf and room to explore. It is a popular choice for surfers, bodyboarders and families heading along the coast.
Sennen Cove
Further along the Cornish coast, Sennen Cove is a classic surf destination with a wide beach, strong surf heritage and dramatic coastal setting. It is a favourite for surfers exploring beyond St Ives.
Part of the Married to the Sea Family
WindanSea joined the Married to the Sea brand while keeping its own St Ives identity, local history and community feel. The result is a surf shop that blends long-standing Cornish heritage with fresh coastal clothing, surf essentials and original designs.
From WindanSea pieces to Married to the Sea collections, the focus stays on clothing and products inspired by real coastal life, surf culture and the people who return to the sea year after year.
Visit WindanSea in St Ives
Find WindanSea at 25 Fore Street, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1AB. Drop in for surf clothing, wetsuits, accessories, local advice and a proper independent surf shop experience in the heart of St Ives.
You can also visit Married to the Sea in Newquay at 5a Bank Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1EP.
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