Beach Weather in Praa Sands Beach, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Praa Sands Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 19kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Praa Sands Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:17 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 64% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Praa Sands Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

PRAA SANDS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10°
77% 88% 91% 58% 96% 28% 64% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
27% 95% 76% 100% 79% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.8mm
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11°
100% 100% 66% 59% 76% 72% 80% 70%
1.7mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 11°
100% 64% 76% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 55% 20% 80%
4.5mm 0.9mm 1.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
89% 82% 70% 76% 54% 51% 72% 85%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
87% 85% 7% 8% 19% 9% 100% 3%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
12.3s 12.5s 12.8s 11.9s 11.7s 11.7s 11.8s 11.4s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
1.5m
1.7m
1.5m
11.0s 10.5s 10.7s 10.6s 11.4s 12.9s 13.3s 13.9s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
13.7s 13.7s 13.7s 13.5s 13.9s 14.2s 14.5s 14.3s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
42
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
53
kmh
57
kmh
59
kmh
1.5m
1.7m
1.8m
2.2m
2.0m
2.3m
2.3m
2.3m
13.8s 13.3s 13.0s 12.7s 11.0s 11.2s 10.5s 10.8s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
54
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
2.3m
2.0m
2.1m
1.8m
1.8m
2.1m
1.5m
1.1m
11.0s 11.3s 11.5s 12.9s 14.8s 15.2s 15.2s 15.2s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.3m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
14.7s 14.6s 14.4s 14.1s 13.6s 13.1s 12.9s 12.5s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
1.0m
1.8m
1.7m
1.2m
12.1s 12.0s 11.8s 11.6s 10.8s 10.8s 10.8s 9.4s
Mon 9th March
2:07 AM 8:00 AM 2:22 PM 8:18 PM
1.35 4.85 1.53 4.72
Tue 10th March
2:38 AM 8:39 AM 2:55 PM 9:00 PM
1.64 4.55 1.83 4.45
Wed 11th March
3:17 AM 9:27 AM 3:38 PM 9:54 PM
1.94 4.24 2.12 4.18
Thu 12th March
4:11 AM 10:30 AM 4:43 PM 11:08 PM
2.23 3.97 2.36 3.98
Fri 13th March
5:40 AM 11:54 AM 6:33 PM
2.41 3.85 2.41
Sat 14th March
12:39 AM 7:47 AM 1:26 PM 8:14 PM
4.00 2.26 3.96 2.14
Sun 15th March
2:00 AM 8:53 AM 2:34 PM 9:09 PM
4.25 1.89 4.25 1.76
Mon 9th March
11°
0.0mm
12kmh W
65%
Tue 10th March
10°
0.9mm
26kmh SSW
84%
Wed 11th March
1.8mm
31kmh WNW
77%
Thu 12th March
12°
0.4mm
46kmh SSW
92%
Fri 13th March
6.8mm
26kmh W
81%
Sat 14th March
1.3mm
30kmh WNW
72%
Sun 15th March
0.1mm
17kmh NW
39%
Mon 16th March
10°
0.0mm
28kmh SSW
54%
Tue 17th March
10°
2.9mm
33kmh NNW
94%
Wed 18th March
0.0mm
33kmh N
49%
Thu 19th March
10°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
20%
Fri 20th March
12°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
42%
Sat 21st March
12°
0.0mm
17kmh W
22%
Sun 22nd March
12°
0.0mm
25kmh W
45%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 60%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Praa Sands Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Praa Sands Beach, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Taking a holiday at Praa Sands Beach, located in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, is an excellent choice for beach aficionados who want to enjoy the British coastline. This beautiful beach offers stunning views and a wide array of activities to make your vacation unforgettable.

Beach Type

Praa Sands Beach is known for its golden sand, which stretches for about a mile along the coast. The sand is fine and soft, making it perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. The beach also has some rocky sections where rock pools form during low tide – these are perfect for exploring and observing marine life. While there isn't a coral reef at Praa Sands Beach, the rocky areas still provide some interesting snorkeling opportunities as they attract various fish species.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Praa Sands Beach include:

  1. Surfing: Praa Sands is well-known as a top surfing spot in Cornwall due to its consistent waves and surf-friendly conditions. There are surf schools available that offer lessons for beginners and equipment rental for more experienced surfers.

  2. Swimming: The beach offers clean waters and lifeguard services during the summer months, making it safe for swimming.

  3. Beachcombing: Exploring the shoreline at low tide can reveal fascinating treasures such as shells, driftwood, and sea glass.

  4. Walking: With its extensive stretch of sand, Praa Sands Beach is perfect for long walks along the coast while enjoying breathtaking ocean views.

  5. Rock Pooling: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas of the beach are home to intriguing rock pools during low tide – an excellent opportunity to discover marine wildlife up close.

Accommodations

While there aren't any large resorts situated directly on the beachfront at Praa Sands Beach, there are several options nearby that offer comfortable accommodations:

  1. The Sandbar: A family-run guesthouse with stunning sea views, offering bed and breakfast accommodations.

  2. Praa Sands Holiday Park: A holiday park with a range of self-catering accommodations, including caravans and lodges, located just a short walk from the beach.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Praa Sands Village: Staying in the heart of Praa Sands Village means you'll be within walking distance to the beach, local shops, and restaurants. The village offers a quiet and charming atmosphere for a relaxing vacation.

  2. Porthleven: Located approximately 4 miles from Praa Sands Beach, Porthleven is a picturesque fishing village with an array of restaurants, pubs, and shops. It's an excellent option for those who want to explore other nearby beaches and attractions while still being close to Praa Sands.

Beach Amenities

Praa Sands Beach offers several amenities to make your visit more enjoyable:

  • Lifeguard services during the summer months
  • Public toilets
  • Beach café serving refreshments
  • Surfboard rental
  • Parking facilities near the beach

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