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Praa Sands Surf Forecast
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Praa Sands surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 01 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Praa Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praa Sands sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 4th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 4th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praa Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | |
115 | 116 | 77 | 32 | 38 | 57 | 28 | 62 | 28 | 82 | 61 | 45 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 32 | 35 | 22 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:44AM5.89m | 6:01PM5.92m | 6:17AM5.92m | 6:34PM5.96m | 6:51AM5.86m | 7:06PM5.90m | 7:24AM5.71m | 7:39PM5.74m | 7:58AM5.49m | 8:14PM5.51m | 8:33AM5.21m | 8:51PM5.24m | 9:11AM4.90m | 9:32PM4.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.59m | 00:19AM0.58m | 12:34PM0.59m | 00:51AM0.59m | 1:04PM0.67m | 1:23AM0.69m | 1:36PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.87m | 2:09PM1.05m | 2:31AM1.12m | 2:44PM1.31m | 3:10AM1.41m | 3:24PM1.58m | 3:56AM1.69m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 7 | WNW 10 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
 kJ | 115 | 116 | 77 | 13 | 29 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 23 | 82 | 61 | 45 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 32 | 35 | 22 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 10 | WNW 10 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | S 12 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | SW 8 | W 16 |
| kJ | 95 | 59 | 35 | 32 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | WNW 11 | WSW 9 | S 15 | — | — | SW 7 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 16 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 17 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | S 3 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 11 | 19 | 62 | — | — | — | 32 | 44 | 36 | 25 | 9 | — | — | — | 24 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 200 | 15 | 233 | 572 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 213 | 416 | 270 | 241 | 201 | 263 | 201 | 263 | 176 | 180 |
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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 16 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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