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Praa Sands
Beach
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 59°F (15°C)
Live data from offshore buoy 62107 (31.6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 11:00 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — offshore buoy 62107, as of Oct 20, 11:00 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Cornwall yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Editor's Notes
Praa Sands ( pray-sandz; Cornish: Poll an Wragh, meaning pool of the wrasse), (formerly Prah Sands) is a white-sand beach and coastal village in civil parish of Breage, in Cornwall, England. It lies off the A394 road between Helston and Penzance. Formerly serving the local mining industry, it is now mostly a tourist-orientated area.
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Weather at Praa Sands
55°F, Sunny · H 57° / L 52° · 73% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 57° L: 52°
Sunny
55°
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Feels like 48°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
67%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
1.6
12 AM
54°
3 AM
54°
6 AM
52°
9 AM
53°
12 PM
55°
3 PM
57°
6 PM
54°
9 PM
54°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Praa Sands?
- Praa Sands is a beach in Cornwall.
- What is the water temperature at Praa Sands?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Praa Sands in Cornwall is 59°F (15°C), measured by offshore buoy 62107, 31.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Praa Sands?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Cornwall
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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