Surf: Classy, fast, tubular beachbreak. Offshore in N winds - dumpy at high, rippy at low. Medium consistency and always busy when on. Environment: Ample facilities at western end of beach. Surf: General: Through the winter months this beachbreak regularly produces waves, from fun walls to speeding barrels. When big westerly or clean southwesterly swells combine with the chilly northerly winds that blow out the north coast, surfers from across the county head for the south side and the car park at Praa will be buzzing. Undoubtedly south coast Cornwall's best-known beachbreak, it can produce heavy, hollow peaks in big swells, while a decent right often reels away from the western headland. High tide can transform into a shore dump. A crowd magnet. Tides: Low to mid. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: NE Swell: SW, W Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Can be hardwork. Spot Rating: Lower tides can have nice peaks, occasionally hollow and challenging. Access: There are a number of pay car parks overlooking the beach. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Packed when it's on but there are a few peaks which help spread the crowds a little. Local Vibe: Competitive. Environment: Clean. Hazards: Crowds, more crowds. Season: Mostly December - February especially in big Atlantic storms.