NCI St.Agnes Head

05/09/2026

03/09/2026

⚓️ Merchant Navy Day - 3rd September 🇬🇧

Today, from our lookout here at St Agnes Head, we proudly remember and salute the men and women of the Merchant Navy - past and present.

For generations, merchant seafarers have carried vital goods across the world's oceans, keeping our island nation supplied and connected. Their dedication, courage and professionalism are an essential part of our maritime heritage.

From the rugged Cornish coast, we are proud to keep our Eyes Along the Coast, watching over the waters and the people who use them. 🌊👀

Today we raise the Red Ensign in recognition of all those who serve, or have served, in the Merchant Navy - and in remembrance of those who never returned home.

Fair winds and following seas. ⚓️🌊

30/08/2026

Please take care around the coast paths and beaches.

14/08/2026

🌊 St. Agnes RNLI Open Day - Saturday 15th August 🚤

Come along to Trevaunance Cove this Saturday for the St. Agnes RNLI Open Day!

It's a great opportunity to meet members of the RNLI, learn more about their vital work and meet and greet members of the St Agnes Head National Coastwatch
Team.

Come along, say hello and find out more about the people who help keep our coastline safe. 🌊❤️

📍Trevaunance Cove, St. Agnes
📆7 Saturday 15th August

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

A great initiative.

29/07/2026

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15/07/2026

👏🏻 Congratulations to our Deputy Station Manager, Stu, on receiving his 5-Year Service Award!

For the past five years, Stu has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to NCI St Agnes Head, giving his time and expertise to help keep our coastline safer for everyone.

His leadership, reliability and willingness to support both our watchkeepers and the wider community are greatly appreciated, and this milestone is a well-deserved recognition of his service.

Thank you, Stu, for everything you do. Here's to many more years of keeping watch!

💙Congratulations from everyone at NCI St Agnes Head.

08/07/2026

Here’s another WOW (Window on the Weather) for you from our Watchkeeper Kevin. For those of you who don’t know, Kevin has had a distinguished career spanning over 40 years forecasting weather across the globe with the Royal Navy and the BBC.

Over the last few days fog and low cloud has been affecting Cornwall's north coast and dramatically affecting temperatures and visibility.

This picture was taken on Monday from the St. Agnes Head Lookout towards St Ives, where the fog could clearly be seen drifting over St Ives Bay and the Godrevy area. Inland temperatures were reaching well above 25C, but in the fog struggling at around 16C.

Sea fog is quite common along the coast of Cornwall, particularly in summertime, where it can significantly affect the feeling of the overall weather.

It usually occurs under areas of high pressure where humid air overlies a relatively cool sea. The air in the lowest layers close to the surface will cool and condensation occurs to generate the fog.

Sometimes the fog is restricted to a particular temperature of the seawater and forms distinct boundaries. However, the fog will move around as a bank with the wind and especially on a sea breeze which may drive the fog further inland before it evaporates due to stronger heating from the land.

Tides will also have a bearing on the movement of fog with the incoming tide bringing cooler water towards the land and the fog with it.

The top of the layer of fog is determined by the depth of the high humidity air and also the strength of heating from above.