April is a popular month to ask about Praa Sands because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 9.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Celtic Sea.
Praa Sands sea temperature in April — averages 9.0°C
The sea at Praa Sands in United Kingdom averages 9.0°C during April, based on long-run climatology for the Celtic Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · April
9.0°C
cold · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 9.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Praa Sands
Can you swim at Praa Sands in June? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Praa Sands in July? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Praa Sands in August? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at Praa Sands in September? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Praa Sands in October? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Praa Sands in November? — 12.0°C water12.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Praa Sands in April?
Praa Sands averages 9.0°C in April, based on long-run climatology for the Celtic Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Praa Sands in April?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 9.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Praa Sands in April?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.