Welcome to NCI Portscatho Lookout Station
NCI Portscatho is a recipient of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
The lookout is situated at Portscatho's Pednvadan Point, and is arguably the organisation's smallest lookout (with three people inside, someone has to step outside if the chart needs turning over!). From this vantage point we monitor over 3500 vessels of all types during each season.
Visitor Policy
Visitors should ask permission from the Watchkeeper before entering the Lookout.
Access
The lookout is close to the SW Coast Path. Access is via the footpath which starts just above the slipway to Porthcurnick Beach, Rosevine, Portscatho. Care should be taken on the path which is uneven, and slippery in wet weather.
Local Hazards
Inner Stones (rocks awash) at 50°11.7' N, 4°54.3' W.
The Whelps at 50°11'6" N, 4°54'3" W.
Shallow water : The Bizzies at 50°09'6" N, 4°57'3"' W.
Shallow water : Lath Rock at 50°12'5" N, 4°52'2" W.
Operational capability
This station has Declared Facility Status
This station reports to MRCC Falmouth
Current weather and sea conditions are available by telephone during watch hours
Defibrillator Available:
No
Station Telephone:
01872 580180
Visual Watch:
Yes
Radar Watch:
No
NAVTEX:
No
AIS Watch:
Yes
DSC Watch:
No
Radio: Listening watch on channels:
16
67
Radio: Channels in use (call direct not via ch 16):
65
Radio: Channel 00:
Listening watch and ready to transmit as authorised by Coastguard
Station Call Sign:
Portscatho NCI
Visual Horizon:
8.7 nautical miles
Station Info
Station Address
Pednvadan Point
Portscatho
Cornwall
TR2 5EW
Station telephone number
01872 580180 Station email address
Station contact
Station Manager
Station contact role
Station Manager
07876 564130
Station website
Summer opening
Open from:
09:30
Open until:
18:30
Days:
Every Day
From:
Monday, July 1, 2024
Until:
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Notes:
The Station will close for the winter on 3 November 2024.
Winter opening
Open from:
10:00
Open until:
16:00
From:
Monday, March 18, 2024
Until:
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Notes:
NCI Portscatho will not be open for regular watches between 3 November 2024 and 1 April 2025.
Location
Latitude:
50°11.17'N
Longitude:
004°58.59'W
OS Reference:
SW 882 360
Station Elevation:
65.5'/20 metres
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Visual features of station
The lookout is a stone built old Coastguard station on the extremity of Pednvadan Point and has a flagstaff.