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 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 24%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 30kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Praa Sands Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:19 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 11° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

PRAA SANDS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10° 11°
22% 16% 29% 27% 30% 11% 49% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
16% 83% 94% 69% 42% 100% 97% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 78% 100%
1.6mm 2.6mm 3.2mm 1.9mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 29% 15% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 12°
9% 11% 56% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.4mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 12° 12° 13° 12° 12°
100% 100% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
2.1mm 0.2mm 1.7mm 0.9mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 1.0mm 3.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10°
100% 92% 100% 77% 83% 82% 80% 82%
0.5mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
17.5s 17.0s 16.1s 15.8s 15.4s 14.5s 14.2s 13.6s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
46
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
12.8s 12.6s 12.5s 12.6s 13.2s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
18
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
0.9m
0.2m
0.4m
13.1s 12.9s 12.8s 13.0s 13.2s 13.5s 13.8s 14.2s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.1m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
14.6s 15.6s 15.5s 15.1s 14.8s 14.6s 14.5s 14.3s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
21
kmh
30
kmh
37
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
46
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.6m
1.8m
2.1m
1.9m
14.1s 13.7s 13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 12.5s 11.8s 11.8s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
39
kmh
57
kmh
59
kmh
61
kmh
65
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
1.1m
1.9m
2.5m
2.9m
3.0m
12.0s 20.6s 20.1s 19.3s 19.0s 17.9s 18.0s 17.7s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
69
kmh
65
kmh
61
kmh
46
kmh
58
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
37
kmh
1.1m
1.9m
2.2m
1.9m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
17.3s 16.6s 15.6s 19.2s 19.0s 18.7s 17.5s 16.2s
Sat 13th December
5:28 AM 11:37 AM 6:10 PM
2.10 5.23 2.04
Sun 14th December
12:13 AM 6:33 AM 12:41 PM 7:12 PM
5.03 2.14 5.22 2.04
Mon 15th December
1:14 AM 7:37 AM 1:39 PM 8:08 PM
5.14 2.07 5.31 1.95
Tue 16th December
2:07 AM 8:32 AM 2:30 PM 8:57 PM
5.34 1.92 5.46 1.81
Wed 17th December
2:53 AM 9:19 AM 3:15 PM 9:39 PM
5.55 1.74 5.63 1.66
Thu 18th December
3:36 AM 10:01 AM 3:56 PM 10:18 PM
5.77 1.57 5.78 1.52
Fri 19th December
4:15 AM 10:40 AM 4:35 PM 10:55 PM
5.94 1.42 5.89 1.40
Sat 13th December
11°
0.0mm
27kmh SW
24%
Sun 14th December
12°
0.0mm
42kmh SSW
75%
Mon 15th December
11°
10.0mm
5kmh NE
97%
Tue 16th December
10°
0.0mm
16kmh NNW
68%
Wed 17th December
11°
1.0mm
45kmh SSW
72%
Thu 18th December
13°
9.8mm
60kmh S
99%
Fri 19th December
11°
1.7mm
60kmh WNW
87%
Sat 20th December
11°
0.1mm
39kmh SSW
79%
Sun 21st December
12°
0.3mm
25kmh SW
74%
Mon 22nd December
13°
0.2mm
32kmh SSW
65%
Tue 23rd December
11°
0.2mm
19kmh S
59%
Wed 24th December
12°
1.0mm
43kmh SSW
95%
Thu 25th December
12°
0.3mm
32kmh WNW
82%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
31kmh NNW
62%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 10 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm 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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