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Praa Sands ( ID praa_sands )      Hits: 533
You are here: Europe > England (UK) > Praa Sands ( ID praa_sands )
Continent: Europe
Country: England (UK)
Next Big City (Airport):  Plymouth
Next Town: Penzance, Praa Sands
Latitude:   50.1014
Longitude: -5.3842
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
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Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
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Tidal beach.

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 Beach
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium

Hazards:
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Beach crowds:
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1.3 km long, sandy beach. Cliffs on both ends of the beach.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
Summer:
- Shorty
- Normal Wetsuit

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit


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.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
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Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
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Main Direction:
- SW
- WSW
- W
- NW


Dictated by low pressure systems tracking in from West.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
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At the very southwest end of Cornwall. Take A30 towards Penzance. Before Penzance take A394 southeast and follow signs to Praa Sands.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
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