Kennack Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking out over the next couple of weeks, the surf scene is pretty much a flat, washed-out story. We've got a long stretch of nothing on the menu, so temper those expectations.

We're talking about Kennack Sands, a sheltered little spot that needs a good dose of southerly energy to wake up. Right now, and for the next week or so, it's gonna be tough. We're looking at tiny, weak waves – we're talking 0.3ft of dribble with a long-period south swell that just doesn't have any push behind it. The energy readings are pitiful, in the single digits to low twenties (e.g., 6, 7, 24), which is just about enough to make it look pretty but not surfable.

The water is warm, though, coming in at 67°, which is a good 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a nice touch if you're just having a paddle, but it won't help the waves.

There is a slight bump late in the first week, on the 19th and 20th, where we might see 0.7ft of swell, with energy climbing into the low 20s. Still, that's a far cry from rideable for most. The wind is mostly cross-off, so the surface will be clean, but you're just staring at a flat ocean.

The real tease is on the morning of the 22nd. Glassy conditions are forecast with light easterly winds, and there's a whisper of a 0.7ft SSW groundswell. But it’s still tiny. Then the afternoon throws a curveball – a 1ft east windswell shows up with a short 5-second period. That's pure chop, not worth getting wet for. This spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this is one of those blank runs that just reminds you how fickle it can be.

The following week doesn't offer any real hope either. We see a blip of 3ft cross-shore energy on the 23rd, but it's windswell with a 6-second period and winds are howling at 22 mph. That's not surf; that's a washing machine. After that, it's back to flatness with strong winds and rain. For the most part, the open water will be messy and blown out. Honestly, with the swell this weak and the wind this strong at times, the setup might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

So, the long and short of it: don't bother waxing up for the next couple of weeks. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It's a tough run, but this spot is known for it. It never stays this poor for long, and the forecasts can change. Keep an eye on the charts, and maybe we'll get something on the next cycle.

Rusty, out.

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