Compare surf spots
See conditions side by side to find the best beach right now.
AI verdict
Porthtowan edges it with 3.5/10 but Gwithian is close behind at 2.7/10.
Side-by-side conditions
Praa Sands
United Kingdom
0.4
Flat
Waves
1.0 m
Waist high
Swell
5.9s
Wind swell
Wind
35.3 km/h
Onshore
Water
Unknown
quality
0Score10
3.5
Fair
Waves
2.1 m
Overhead
Swell
9.45s
Mid-period
Wind
31.7 km/h
Cross-onshore
Water
Unknown
quality
0Score10
Gwithian
United Kingdom · 13.9 km away
2.7
Fair
Waves
1.1 m
Chest to head high
Swell
7.2s
Wind swell
Wind
31.7 km/h
Cross-onshore
Water
Unknown
quality
0Score10
Porthmeor
United Kingdom · 15.3 km away
2.2
Fair
Waves
1.2 m
Chest to head high
Swell
7.7s
Wind swell
Wind
33.8 km/h
Cross-onshore
Water
Unknown
quality
0Score10