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Praa Sands: surf spot in Sennen Cove
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- S (offshore wind: N)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov: September, October, November, March, April, May
- Water temperature
- 10–17°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm, boots, gloves & hood (coldest))
- Location
- Sennen Cove, United Kingdom (50.1029, -5.3910)
Other surf spots in Sennen Cove
- Porthmeor: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near Praa Sands
- Higher Faugan Hotel (12 km away): Guesthouse
- Castallack Farm (13 km away): B&B
- The Garden Room 'Bijou for Two' (13 km away): Holiday rental
- Lamorna Cove (13 km away): Hotel
- The Nod (13 km away): Holiday rental
- Kymaurah Cottages (13 km away): Hotel
- Turnstone Cottage (14 km away): Holiday rental
- Lamorna Pottery (14 km away): B&B
Surf schools near Praa Sands
- Sennen Surf Co (22 km away)
- Smart Surf School (22 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Praa Sands?
Praa Sands is in Sennen Cove, where the best surf season is Mar – May, Sep – Nov (September, October, November, March, April and May). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the N.
What wind is offshore at Praa Sands?
Praa Sands faces S, so wind from the N blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the S blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Praa Sands?
The best tide at Praa Sands is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Praa Sands good for beginners?
Praa Sands suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Praa Sands?
The nearest places to stay are Higher Faugan Hotel (12 km away), Castallack Farm (13 km away), The Garden Room 'Bijou for Two' (13 km away) and Lamorna Cove (13 km away). Swell Cabin lists 156 places to stay within 10 km of Sennen Cove.
What is the surf forecast for Praa Sands?
Swell Cabin rates Praa Sands hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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