Surf Forecasts:
Kennack Sands surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, E swell with 2,326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennack Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennack Sands in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Kennack Sands over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch of coast is looking pretty dead for the entire 16-day window. Kennack Sands is a sheltered beginner spot that’s already inconsistent, and the swell just isn’t lining up. The optimum direction here is SSW, but we’re seeing constant east and east-northeast windswell, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore. That’s a recipe for messy, lumpy, and just plain poor surf. The water is running at 65°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s much warmer than normal, so maybe a nice dip but not for waves.
From Friday July 10 right through to Saturday July 25, the scores are all zeros and ones. There’s a tiny window on Thursday July 16 afternoon when the wind goes glassy and the wave height is 6 ft from the east with a period of 7 seconds. The energy there is moderate (combined energy 298). But the surf report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – honestly, that’s not enough to get me excited. On Friday July 17 morning we get a moderate offshore wind from the northwest and 3 ft east swell, period 7 seconds, energy 104 – still only rated a 1 out of 10. The rest of the time it’s cross-onshore, strong breezes, and messy conditions. The swell gets up to 12 ft on Monday July 13 but with a strong cross-onshore wind and period only 8 seconds – that’s just dangerous and ugly, not fun.
So to sum it up: there’s nothing worth paddling out for at Kennack Sands in this forecast. No standouts, no hidden gems. If you’re desperate for a float, maybe the glassy afternoon on the 16th could give you a few waist-high closeouts, but I wouldn’t drive for it. This spot is inconsistent anyway, so a blank run like this isn’t surprising. Keep an eye on the charts – things can change, but right now, save your wax.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, near gales from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 15 | 10 | 94 | 266 | 161 | 681 | 796 | 1093 | 1563 | 1067 | 520 | 391 | 276 | 71 | 408 | 220 | 193 | 478 | 295 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:34PM3.93m | 2:05AM4.03m | 2:40PM4.11m | 3:09AM4.19m | 3:40PM4.37m | 4:09AM4.39m | 4:36PM4.64m | 5:03AM4.57m | 5:28PM4.87m | 5:54AM4.69m | 6:17PM5.03m | 6:43AM4.73m | 7:05PM5.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM1.08m | 8:47AM0.94m | 9:25PM0.88m | 9:58AM0.74m | 10:33PM0.58m | 10:59AM0.48m | 11:31PM0.27m | 11:53AM0.23m | 00:23AM0.02m | 12:42PM0.05m | 1:12AM-0.13m | 1:28PM-0.03m | 1:58AM-0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 157 | 120 | 73 | 92 | 63 | 40 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 37 | 37 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | S 21 | S 15 | SW 15 | W 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 46 | 57 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | NNW 4 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | N 6 | S 21 | NW 8 | SW 15 | N 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 15 | 10 | 94 | 266 | 161 | 681 | 796 | 1093 | 1563 | 1067 | 520 | 391 | 276 | 71 | 408 | 220 | 193 | 478 | 295 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 30 | 8 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 225 | 402 | 604 | 219 | 39 | 189 | 163 | 189 | 19 | 39 | 407 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 16 |
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