Praa Sands, a mile long south-west facing stretch of sand, dunes and rock outcrops at either end. Very much a family beach with good clean water and swimming.
For surfers, the beach has a better swell than its more sheltered neighbours, best in the winter, but this is well known and you may have heavy competition for the waves on a good day.
Apart from the surfing, this is an excellent no-frills family beach with excellent beach and rock pools.
Facilities include car parks, cafe/restaurant, shops, slipway, toilets, campsite and caravan park. Lifeguards present in summer on the west end of the beach and all year round on weekends and school holidays.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Praa Sands has seasonal dog restrictions not allowing dogs from 1st July to 31st August between 10 am - 6 pm
Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as: - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest - Good: generally good water quality - Sufficient: meets minimum standards - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (NNW)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range 6.3℃ to 6.8℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (ESE)
Tuesday, Feb 07 Expect a temp in the range 3.8℃ to 5.1℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (ENE)
Wednesday, Feb 08 Expect a temp in the range 4.4℃ to 5℃ with wind speed 2.9 m/sec (E)
Thursday, Feb 09 Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Feb 10 Expect a temp in the range 6℃ to 6.6℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (N)
Saturday, Feb 11 Expect a temp in the range 6.5℃ to 7.1℃ with wind speed 2 m/sec (SE)
Praa Sands weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Praa Sands Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Praa Sands Beach is at Porthleven 5.34 km (3.32 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Sun 05 Feb High Tide at 04:36 (Height 5.03m) Low Tide at 11:18 (Height 1.17m) High Tide at 17:02 (Height 4.89m) Low Tide at 23:32 (Height 1.27m)
Mon 06 Feb High Tide at 05:15 (Height 5.16m) Low Tide at 11:51 (Height 1.04m) High Tide at 17:37 (Height 4.94m)
Tue 07 Feb Low Tide at 00:04 (Height 1.14m) High Tide at 05:51 (Height 5.21m) Low Tide at 12:20 (Height 0.95m) High Tide at 18:08 (Height 4.95m)
Wed 08 Feb Low Tide at 00:34 (Height 1.05m) High Tide at 06:20 (Height 5.21m) Low Tide at 12:51 (Height 0.92m) High Tide at 18:32 (Height 4.93m)
Thu 09 Feb Low Tide at 01:05 (Height 1.03m) High Tide at 06:46 (Height 5.18m) Low Tide at 13:22 (Height 0.95m) High Tide at 18:56 (Height 4.91m)
Fri 10 Feb Low Tide at 01:37 (Height 1.07m) High Tide at 07:15 (Height 5.13m) Low Tide at 13:56 (Height 1.03m) High Tide at 19:28 (Height 4.88m)
Sat 11 Feb Low Tide at 02:11 (Height 1.16m) High Tide at 07:50 (Height 5.04m) Low Tide at 14:31 (Height 1.16m) High Tide at 20:07 (Height 4.79m)
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