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Praa Sands Surf Forecast
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Praa Sands surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 21 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praa Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Praa Sands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praa Sands in the next 12 days are 11ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 23rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 23rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 25th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praa Sands over the next 12 days.
Wed 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 118 | 70 | 155 | 113 | 33 | 51 | 74 | 117 | 431 | 202 | 339 | 1783 | 2284 | 2388 | 2207 | 1969 | 2005 | 1930 | 2056 | 2057 | 1796 | 1782 | 1493 | 1279 | 1148 | 796 | 431 | 327 | 239 | 162 | 129 | 162 | 277 | 277 | 210 | 150 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (ft) | 1:05AM 16.47 | 1:45PM 16.11 | 2:12AM 17.42 | 2:48PM 17.32 | 3:12AM 18.57 | 3:43PM 18.67 | 4:06AM 19.72 | 4:33PM 19.92 | 4:56AM 20.57 | 5:21PM 20.8 | 5:45AM 21 | 6:08PM 21.26 | 6:33AM 20.93 | 6:55PM 21.2 | 7:20AM 20.38 | 7:42PM 20.7 | 8:08AM 19.42 | 8:30PM 19.78 | 8:58AM 18.21 | 9:21PM 18.67 | 9:50AM 16.96 | 10:15PM 17.49 | 10:47AM 15.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 6:56PM 5.54 | 7:40AM 4.59 | 8:05PM 4.72 | 8:43AM 3.51 | 9:07PM 3.58 | 9:39AM 2.36 | 10:02PM 2.33 | 10:30AM 1.38 | 10:54PM 1.25 | 11:19AM 0.69 | 11:44PM 0.49 | 12:07PM 0.43 | 12:33AM 0.2 | 12:54PM 0.62 | 1:21AM 0.43 | 1:41PM 1.18 | 2:10AM 1.12 | 2:29PM 2.07 | 3:01AM 2.13 | 3:19PM 3.12 | 3:54AM 3.28 | 4:11PM 4.23 | 4:51AM 4.36 | |||||||||||||
Wed 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 |
| Sunset | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 57 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 59 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 43 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Sat morning, min 55°F on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 61°F on Sat afternoon, min 57°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 61°F on Tue afternoon, min 57°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 61°F on Sat morning, min 55°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Praa Sands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praa Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praa Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praa Sands surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Praa Sands) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Praa Sands may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in South Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Praa Sands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around South Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Penryn, Falmouth and The Lizard.
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