South Cornwall : Praa Sands

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Praa Sands is a stunning strip of white sand and turquoise water with waves of the highest quality making it a deservedly, hugely popular beach. Praa Sands produces powerful, plunging waves and picks up most swell coming in off the Atlantic so its rare to not have a surfable wave here, creating a perfect board riders playground for all levels of ability. At the right hand end of the beach is a large headland, which will sometimes produce a point break and protects the waves from strong westerly winds. At the southern end inexperienced surfers should watch out for rip tides on very big days.

The beach is served by excellent facilities including a café and sports equipment hire shop. There is also the Sandbar pub, which is worth checking out once you have finished on the beach.

Details:
Driving Access: Single lane road through village, just off A394
Car Park spaces: 600
Price: Less than £5
Beach facilities: Lifeguards, public toilets behind the beach, café, sports kit hire
Beach type: Fine gold sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: The Sandbar
Sort of wave: Plunging
Peaks: Shifting beach and right hand point
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: North easterly
Local highlights: Roskillys ice cream
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids: 1 - Just the beach
Other stuff: 2 - Dive & Water Sport Centre
Access: 2 - Short walk down from carpark
Urban proximity: Peace and quiet
Water quality: Good

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