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Praa Sands Surf Forecast
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Praa Sands surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 GMT
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 Monday (Dec 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praa Sands over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 15462 | 12937 | 3668 | 1283 | 1609 | 1155 | 776 | 606 | 1197 | 2342 | 2097 | 2182 | 1647 | 1248 | 678 | 389 | 274 | 187 | 303 | 303 | 319 | 313 | 186 | 514 | 437 | 386 | 236 | 1611 | 4496 | 5288 | 7550 | 11603 | 5146 | 1313 | 2738 | 3552 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:49AM 4.99 | 10:18PM 4.59 | 10:43AM 4.73 | 11:18PM 4.43 | 11:44AM 4.56 | 12:22AM 4.40 | 12:49PM 4.52 | 1:24AM 4.49 | 1:49PM 4.61 | 2:20AM 4.68 | 2:43PM 4.78 | 3:09AM 4.94 | 3:30PM 5.01 | 3:52AM 5.21 | 4:13PM 5.26 | 4:33AM 5.49 | 4:53PM 5.49 | 5:13AM 5.74 | 5:33PM 5.67 | 5:52AM 5.95 | 6:12PM 5.80 | 6:32AM 6.09 | 6:53PM 5.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:18PM 1.63 | 4:33AM 1.81 | 5:12PM 1.81 | 5:32AM 1.97 | 6:11PM 1.90 | 6:36AM 2.01 | 7:12PM 1.89 | 7:40AM 1.93 | 8:10PM 1.77 | 8:37AM 1.74 | 9:02PM 1.57 | 9:28AM 1.49 | 9:49PM 1.34 | 10:13AM 1.23 | 10:31PM 1.10 | 10:55AM 0.97 | 11:12PM 0.88 | 11:36AM 0.76 | 11:52PM 0.70 | 12:16PM 0.60 | 12:31AM 0.59 | 12:57PM 0.52 | 1:11AM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:23 | - | - | 4:23 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:29 | - | - | 4:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 11 | - | - | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -6 | -3 | -3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue morning, moderate winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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