Praa Sands Beach Info | Cornwall Coast

Praa Sands, located on the south coast of Cornwall, is a mile-long (1.5km) southwest-facing stretch of sand and dunes with rock outcrops at either end. It is a family beach with plenty of space, good surfing, and swimming.

The beach is well-known for its good surfing conditions and is suitable for beginners and experienced surfers. A surf school on the beach offers lessons and equipment hire, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the waves. The beach has a better swell than its more sheltered neighbours, but this is a well-known surfing beach and can be busy on a good day in the area patrolled by the lifeguards.

Apart from the surfing, this is an excellent no-frills family beach with excellent sand and rock pools.

The far east end of the beach under the cliffs is Hendra Beach, and although it has a name in its own right, it is part of the large stretch of Praa Sands beach, although there are no facilities or lifeguard cover at the eastern end.

As you head eastwards down the beach, you can spot the famous Praa Sands Tree that was once above the beach but is now due to erosion on the beach itself.

Praa Sands has seasonal dog restrictions. Dogs are not allowed from 1 July to 31 August between 10 am and 6 pm.

Facilities include car parks, a cafe/restaurant, shops, a slipway, toilets, a campsite, and a caravan park. Lifeguards are present on the west end of the beach during the summer and all year round on weekends and school holidays.

If you are looking for something more energetic and surfing is not your thing, Praa Sands is a great location to access more beaches and coves from the southwest coast path. Here are our best two easy options:

Kenneggy Sands is a large dog-friendly beach to the west, an easy walk from Praa Sands around Hoe Point.
Rinsey Cove can be found to the east, sitting under Rinsey Head and the old mining engine house used as a location in the Poldark series. From the cliffs, you have a chance of spotting some seals, dolphins, or basking sharks. This dog-friendly walk is described over at MyPAWfectPlace.

Praa Sands is a perfect destination for those seeking a classic beach holiday with the added thrill of surfing in Cornwall. Its stunning natural beauty, excellent facilities, and various activities on and off the water make it an appealing choice. Whether you’re looking to catch some waves, relax on the sand with a good book, or explore the surrounding area’s rich history and natural beauty, Praa Sands offers a quintessential Cornish beach experience that is not to be missed.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Praa Sands Destination page or our regional Cornwall Destination page.

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Praa Sands Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (WNW)

Friday, Apr 26
rain

Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (SSE)

Saturday, Apr 27

Expect a temp in the range 6.5℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (NE)

Sunday, Apr 28

Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 8.2℃ with wind speed 7.7 m/sec (N)

Monday, Apr 29
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 9.2℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (SW)

Tuesday, Apr 30

Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 8.9 m/sec (S)

Wednesday, May 01
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 8.7℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 1.2 m/sec (SSW)

Our Praa Sands weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Praa Sands Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Praa Sands Beach is at Porthleven 5.34 km (3.32 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Praa Sands Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Thu 25 Apr
   High Tide at 05:27 (Height 5.13m)
   Low Tide at 11:56 (Height 0.96m)
   High Tide at 17:39 (Height 5.17m)

Fri 26 Apr
   Low Tide at 00:16 (Height 0.99m)
   High Tide at 05:51 (Height 5.04m)
   Low Tide at 12:29 (Height 1.00m)
   High Tide at 18:06 (Height 5.13m)

Sat 27 Apr
   Low Tide at 00:50 (Height 1.06m)
   High Tide at 06:19 (Height 4.94m)
   Low Tide at 13:05 (Height 1.11m)
   High Tide at 18:39 (Height 5.04m)

Sun 28 Apr
   Low Tide at 01:28 (Height 1.18m)
   High Tide at 06:54 (Height 4.80m)
   Low Tide at 13:43 (Height 1.26m)
   High Tide at 19:20 (Height 4.91m)

Mon 29 Apr
   Low Tide at 02:10 (Height 1.36m)
   High Tide at 07:37 (Height 4.60m)
   Low Tide at 14:25 (Height 1.45m)
   High Tide at 20:09 (Height 4.73m)

Tue 30 Apr
   Low Tide at 02:59 (Height 1.55m)
   High Tide at 08:29 (Height 4.36m)
   Low Tide at 15:18 (Height 1.65m)
   High Tide at 21:12 (Height 4.54m)

Wed 01 May
   Low Tide at 04:02 (Height 1.72m)
   High Tide at 09:37 (Height 4.14m)
   Low Tide at 16:26 (Height 1.80m)
   High Tide at 22:29 (Height 4.46m)

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