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 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 1.7mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 78%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 37kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Praa Sands Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:09 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% 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 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.4mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 73%.

PRAA SANDS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
70% 86% 60% 79% 88% 78% 88% 77%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
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10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
100% 100% 76% 100% 91% 100% 76% 80%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 2.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
71% 100% 70% 100% 98% 77% 56% 54%
0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 89% 100% 83% 62% 59% 56% 59%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
100% 73% 19% 74% 78% 86% 100% 40%
2.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 75% 4% 72% 72% 87%
2.4mm 0.8mm 2.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10°
80% 70% 70% 9% 100% 81% 56% 81%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
13.7s 14.1s 17.4s 16.8s 16.6s 16.4s 16.1s 15.8s
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
35
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
37
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
1.2m
0.8m
0.6m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
0.5m
0.3m
15.7s 15.6s 15.3s 14.8s 14.3s 13.8s 13.4s 13.1s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
9
kmh
19
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
1.0m
0.6m
12.6s 12.6s 15.9s 15.8s 17.8s 17.7s 17.6s 17.4s
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
0.6m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
1.2m
1.6m
16.8s 16.4s 15.9s 15.4s 7.7s 15.3s 15.1s 14.8s
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
43
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
45
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.4m
1.7m
1.4m
1.2m
1.4m
1.9m
14.8s 14.5s 14.4s 14.1s 13.9s 14.4s 14.5s 14.4s
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
57
kmh
43
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
1.7m
1.7m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
0.9m
14.1s 13.8s 13.8s 13.4s 13.4s 13.5s 13.6s 13.7s
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.9m
1.2m
1.0m
13.7s 13.9s 14.1s 14.2s 14.6s 14.4s 13.7s 13.6s
Wed 28th January
6:01 AM 12:16 PM 6:45 PM
2.01 5.21 2.07
Thu 29th January
12:58 AM 7:32 AM 1:41 PM 8:15 PM
5.22 1.97 5.29 1.93
Fri 30th January
2:17 AM 8:59 AM 2:55 PM 9:31 PM
5.48 1.65 5.59 1.55
Sat 31st January
3:24 AM 10:06 AM 3:54 PM 10:29 PM
5.89 1.20 5.96 1.13
Sun 1st February
4:18 AM 10:58 AM 4:44 PM 11:16 PM
6.32 0.80 6.28 0.78
Mon 2nd February
5:04 AM 11:43 AM 5:28 PM 11:58 PM
6.64 0.52 6.49 0.56
Tue 3rd February
5:47 AM 12:23 PM 6:08 PM
6.83 0.41 6.57
Wed 28th January
10°
1.7mm
31kmh S
78%
Thu 29th January
10°
3.8mm
31kmh S
90%
Fri 30th January
1.9mm
11kmh SW
78%
Sat 31st January
10°
1.6mm
30kmh WSW
76%
Sun 1st February
10°
2.4mm
32kmh WSW
71%
Mon 2nd February
10°
6.1mm
22kmh SSE
76%
Tue 3rd February
11°
0.8mm
23kmh S
68%
Wed 4th February
10°
2.4mm
19kmh SSE
64%
Thu 5th February
1.6mm
14kmh SE
74%
Fri 6th February
10°
0.1mm
17kmh ESE
50%
Sat 7th February
11°
4.7mm
43kmh SW
88%
Sun 8th February
10°
0.5mm
22kmh WSW
60%
Mon 9th February
10°
8.4mm
39kmh SE
100%
Tue 10th February
10°
0.3mm
17kmh SSE
57%

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 14 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 74%.

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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