Surf Forecasts:
Praa Sands surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praa Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Praa Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praa Sands in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praa Sands over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Praa Sands over the next 16 days.
Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a bummer for a paddle. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves that just aren't gonna deliver. The water’s coming in at 66°, which is a bit toastier than usual, but that's about the only good news for a while.
The first time you might get a chance is on Monday morning, the 12th of August. There’s a 4ft swell from the WSW, with moderate energy (302). The problem is the cross-shore wind, which is gonna leave the surface looking like a mess. It’s a marginal call at best.
If you want my honest take, the one and only standout is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. The wind goes glassy. That’s huge. You’ve got clean conditions with a 4ft swell from the WSW and 212 (moderate) of energy. It's the best window we’ve got, but it won't last long. This is for the locals who know the sandbars. Beginners will find it a bit much.
After that, it’s back to onshore junk and building chop. By Sunday the 16th, we get a bigger 8ft swell from the WNW with a massive 693 (strong) of energy, but it’s onshore and lumpy. Unless you’re a hardcore charger on a gun, it’s gonna be more of a kite-surfing session than a surf one.
Keep an eye on that Thursday morning. Otherwise, you might be better off finding something else to do.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 57 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 108 | 103 | 80 | 167 | 171 | 155 | 362 | 392 | 303 | 400 | 278 | 153 | 67 | 57 | 29 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:58PM6.09m | 8:15AM5.82m | 8:32PM6.06m | 8:50AM5.77m | 9:08PM5.93m | 9:28AM5.63m | 9:48PM5.72m | 10:11AM5.42m | 10:35PM5.42m | 11:03AM5.15m | 11:33PM5.09m | 12:08PM4.90m | 00:47AM4.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.53m | 2:30PM0.59m | 2:53AM0.59m | 3:04PM0.69m | 3:28AM0.73m | 3:42PM0.87m | 4:08AM0.95m | 4:26PM1.12m | 4:55AM1.22m | 5:20PM1.39m | 5:56AM1.51m | 6:32PM1.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 57 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 108 | 103 | 80 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 57 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | E 4 | N 4 | N 5 | E 5 | SW 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | E 7 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | N 6 | N 4 | — | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 167 | 171 | 155 | 362 | 392 | 303 | 400 | 278 | 153 | 67 | — | 29 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 22 | 391 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 233 | 200 | 233 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 284 | 200 | 95 | 2 | 584 | 211 |
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