Beach Weather in Praa Sands Beach, Cornwall, United Kingdom

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Sea
11°
 
Sea
10°
 
Sea
10°
 
Sea
10°
 
Sea
11°
 
Sea
12°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
11°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Fri 1st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 22% 4% 11% 6% 4% 100% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6% 46% 74% 83% 100% 90% 77% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.6mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
100% 72% 100% 100% 100% 91% 77% 100%
0.6mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 4.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 10° 11°
81% 55% 22% 93% 74% 100% 100% 90%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 56% 71% 14% 55% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 11° 11° 12° 12° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.0mm 1.3mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 3.5mm 2.1mm 1.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 12° 11°
100% 100% 92% 76% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 1st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
9.7s 10.0s 10.0s 9.8s 9.4s 5.7s 9.0s 4.4s
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
4.1s 4.0s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 7.9s 7.6s 7.5s
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.3m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
13.4s 13.4s 13.3s 5.4s 5.7s 5.5s 5.7s 5.9s
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
27
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
30
kmh
50
kmh
54
kmh
55
kmh
1.7m
2.2m
2.6m
2.2m
1.7m
1.8m
2.0m
1.8m
6.9s 6.7s 8.8s 9.6s 9.7s 9.7s 9.3s 9.1s
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
45
kmh
39
kmh
31
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
7
kmh
22
kmh
1.9m
1.6m
1.3m
0.9m
0.7m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
11.9s 11.1s 10.4s 10.1s 6.6s 6.1s 5.8s 5.4s
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
44
kmh
50
kmh
49
kmh
47
kmh
53
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
1.6m
2.0m
2.2m
2.4m
9.4s 9.2s 8.9s 13.3s 12.9s 12.2s 11.9s 11.6s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
54
kmh
41
kmh
35
kmh
49
kmh
59
kmh
69
kmh
67
kmh
63
kmh
2.6m
2.2m
1.6m
1.9m
1.7m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
12.1s 12.3s 12.7s 12.5s 12.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.7s
Fri 1st December
1:03 AM 6:41 AM 1:31 PM 7:02 PM
1.50 5.20 1.50 4.90
Sat 2nd December
1:39 AM 7:21 AM 2:08 PM 7:44 PM
1.70 5.00 1.70 4.70
Sun 3rd December
2:16 AM 8:04 AM 2:50 PM 8:32 PM
1.90 4.80 1.90 4.40
Mon 4th December
2:58 AM 8:55 AM 3:40 PM 9:29 PM
2.10 4.60 2.10 4.30
Tue 5th December
3:52 AM 9:56 AM 4:42 PM 10:39 PM
2.30 4.40 2.20 4.20
Wed 6th December
5:01 AM 11:07 AM 5:54 PM 11:51 PM
2.40 4.40 2.20 4.20
Thu 7th December
6:16 AM 12:16 PM 7:00 PM
2.30 4.40 2.10
Fri 1st December
0.0mm
19kmh NE
32%
Sat 2nd December
1.4mm
15kmh S
72%
Sun 3rd December
10°
5.8mm
23kmh W
92%
Mon 4th December
11°
0.9mm
9kmh NNW
76%
Tue 5th December
0.3mm
24kmh NW
74%
Wed 6th December
12°
10.3mm
50kmh S
100%
Thu 7th December
13°
2.4mm
59kmh SW
96%
Fri 8th December
11°
1.2mm
36kmh WNW
90%
Sat 9th December
10°
0.2mm
17kmh WNW
82%
Sun 10th December
13°
6.3mm
38kmh SSW
86%
Mon 11th December
10°
1.5mm
39kmh WSW
85%
Tue 12th December
10°
2.1mm
48kmh WSW
90%
Wed 13th December
11°
1.6mm
30kmh SE
81%
Thu 14th December
10°
0.4mm
13kmh NNE
74%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 13 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 81%.

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 lovers 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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