Surf Forecast  Praa Sands

Praa Sands surfspot characteristics

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Classy, fast, tubular beachbreak. Offshore in N winds - dumpy at high, rippy at low. Medium consistency and always busy when on.

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.

Crowd factor means beginners may struggle for waves. Also heavy.

There are a number of pay car parks overlooking the beach.

Mostly December - February especially in big Atlantic storms.

Crowd Factor: Packed when it's on but there are a few peaks which help spread the crowds a little. Local Vibe: Competitive.

Ample facilities at western end of beach.

Clean.

Crowds, more crowds.