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 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 2%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 26kmh from the East-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Praa Sands Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:29 PM. The skies should be very 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 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.9mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

PRAA SANDS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 22° 23° 23° 22° 18°
4% 3% 5% 4% 2% 0% 0% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 21° 22° 18° 19° 17°
3% 3% 2% 7% 81% 60% 39% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17° 17° 15°
70% 25% 54% 82% 5% 78% 74% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 16° 18° 18° 17° 18° 17°
77% 55% 72% 76% 52% 100% 71% 71%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 20° 19° 17°
100% 100% 97% 100% 94% 85% 43% 60%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 17° 17° 15°
95% 100% 100% 100% 100% 59% 57% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 18° 18° 16° 16°
23% 46% 90% 49% 47% 100% 88% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
8.7s 8.5s 8.5s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.4s 8.5s
Sun 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
23
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.4s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
1.5m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
13.2s 8.4s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.0s 12.3s 12.1s
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
34
kmh
38
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
0.8m
1.2m
1.5m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
14.6s 14.6s 11.0s 18.3s 8.1s 8.1s 8.2s 8.3s
Thu 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.6m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.1m
8.4s 9.6s 9.6s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s 9.6s
Fri 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
28
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
9.5s 9.3s 9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 8.6s
Sat 12th July
12:54 AM 6:47 AM 1:08 PM 7:05 PM
1.12 6.02 1.10 6.33
Sun 13th July
1:33 AM 7:25 AM 1:46 PM 7:43 PM
0.98 6.09 1.01 6.40
Mon 14th July
2:11 AM 8:03 AM 2:24 PM 8:21 PM
0.91 6.11 1.00 6.40
Tue 15th July
2:50 AM 8:43 AM 3:04 PM 9:02 PM
0.90 6.07 1.05 6.33
Wed 16th July
3:31 AM 9:26 AM 3:47 PM 9:47 PM
0.98 5.97 1.18 6.17
Thu 17th July
4:16 AM 10:14 AM 4:35 PM 10:37 PM
1.14 5.81 1.38 5.94
Fri 18th July
5:06 AM 11:08 AM 5:29 PM 11:36 PM
1.37 5.62 1.59 5.68
Sat 12th July
23°
0.0mm
25kmh ESE
2%
Sun 13th July
22°
0.9mm
23kmh SSE
26%
Mon 14th July
18°
0.7mm
31kmh WSW
58%
Tue 15th July
18°
0.7mm
30kmh SW
71%
Wed 16th July
20°
0.1mm
30kmh SW
84%
Thu 17th July
18°
0.5mm
16kmh WNW
80%
Fri 18th July
18°
1.6mm
19kmh SW
67%
Sat 19th July
18°
0.6mm
28kmh W
69%
Sun 20th July
19°
0.9mm
40kmh SSW
84%
Mon 21st July
17°
4.1mm
32kmh WSW
78%
Tue 22nd July
18°
1.0mm
32kmh WNW
69%
Wed 23rd July
17°
0.0mm
12kmh NNW
49%
Thu 24th July
18°
0.1mm
21kmh W
63%
Fri 25th July
17°
0.0mm
17kmh N
35%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm 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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