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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 Thursday 24 Apr 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 (Apr 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praa Sands in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praa Sands over the next 12 days.
Thu 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tue 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 604 | 1936 | 2185 | 2343 | 2212 | 1657 | 1194 | 895 | 698 | 743 | 512 | 377 | 320 | 279 | 208 | 137 | 65 | 63 | 37 | 31 | 16 | 31 | 103 | 128 | 123 | 263 | 425 | 1798 | 889 | 321 | 196 | 98 | 115 | 115 | 109 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:49AM 5.71 | 4:17PM 5.77 | 4:37AM 6.22 | 5:02PM 6.26 | 5:22AM 6.60 | 5:45PM 6.60 | 6:06AM 6.80 | 6:28PM 6.77 | 6:50AM 6.79 | 7:11PM 6.73 | 7:34AM 6.55 | 7:55PM 6.49 | 8:20AM 6.15 | 8:42PM 6.10 | 9:09AM 5.63 | 9:32PM 5.61 | 10:04AM 5.09 | 10:31PM 5.13 | 11:09AM 4.62 | 11:43PM 4.75 | 12:31PM 4.37 | 1:07AM 4.62 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:46PM 1.08 | 10:16AM 0.62 | 10:35PM 0.57 | 11:01AM 0.17 | 11:20PM 0.14 | 11:45AM -0.14 | 12:05AM -0.15 | 12:28PM -0.25 | 12:48AM -0.25 | 1:10PM -0.16 | 1:33AM -0.14 | 1:54PM 0.10 | 2:19AM 0.16 | 2:39PM 0.51 | 3:09AM 0.59 | 3:29PM 0.99 | 4:04AM 1.09 | 4:26PM 1.47 | 5:11AM 1.53 | 5:37PM 1.84 | 6:30AM 1.80 | 6:59PM 1.99 | 7:50AM 1.82 | |||||||||||||
Thu 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tue 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 |
| Sunset | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 4 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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