It is better from 2 hour after high tide as you are not likely to get cut off by the headland on your right. The river mouth can also offer some flat water and a good standing depth in which to do some practice skills. Carbis Bay Sailors looking for a good intermediate mild wave sailing spot in a NW should try Hawkes Point just over the Hayle river from the Bluff. Leave the A30 taking the A3074 north towards St Ives. Head for the railway station then take the beach road over the railway bridge.
Parking is on the road.
A good spot to get some wave sailing in when the tide is dropping from half tide or when it is rising from low tide. Watch out for the wrecked ship in the middle of the beach and also be aware it is quite a small beach if you get blown down wind a bit. When it is working it has a good wave but if the swell is over four feet you can get affected by a rip. The southern end of the beach usually has smaller wavesby about 2 feet. It is best sailed from low to mid tide and can provide some excellent port tack wave sailing.