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Southwest and west swell work best, northeast wind is cleanest, low to mid tide is the best range, high tide can shut it down into a shore dump, and the pay car parks overlook the beach.
Surf GuideSouth Cornwall
Praa Sands
Praa Sands is south Cornwall's best-known beachbreak, a long white-sand bay where heavy hollow peaks and a right off the western headland make it feel like the main surf destination on this coast. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Praa Sands in South Cornwall.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationSouth Cornwall, GB
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