Praa Sands, England (UK)
Praa Sands, England (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Praa Sands, England (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
At the very southwest end of Cornwall. Take A30 towards Penzance. Before Penzance take A394 southeast and follow signs to Praa Sands.
Nearest Airports
Distance
265km from spot
305km from spot
390km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
At the very southwest end of Cornwall. Take A30 towards Penzance. Before Penzance take A394 southeast and follow signs to Praa Sands.
Nearest Airports
Distance
265km from spot
305km from spot
390km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Praa Sands, England (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usual UK conditions dictated by low pressure systems tracking in from West. Spring wetsuit for summer otherwise full steamer required. Can sail all year round if you are hardy enough.
There is Frontal wind at Praa Sands, England (UK).
Dictated by low pressure systems tracking in from West.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W and NW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usual UK conditions dictated by low pressure systems tracking in from West. Spring wetsuit for summer otherwise full steamer required. Can sail all year round if you are hardy enough.
There is Frontal wind at Praa Sands, England (UK).
Dictated by low pressure systems tracking in from West.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W and NW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Praa Sands, England (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
1.3 km long, sandy beach. Cliffs on both ends of the beach.
Tidal beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Praa Sands, England (UK) is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
1.3 km long, sandy beach. Cliffs on both ends of the beach.
Tidal beach.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .
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Webcams around Praa Sands, England (UK)
Webcams around Praa Sands, England (UK)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 1 kitesurf school and 25 kitesurf spots in Cornwall.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
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Praa Sands, England (UK)
