
Surf Forecasts:
Kennack Sands surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with 430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennack Sands in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | E 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 72 | 37 | 23 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 110 | 430 | 156 | 25 | 36 | 135 | 1 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33AM3.76m | 11:59PM3.92m | 12:37PM3.68m | 1:01AM3.78m | 1:37PM3.67m | 1:59AM3.72m | 2:30PM3.73m | 2:52AM3.74m | 3:19PM3.83m | 3:40AM3.81m | 4:03PM3.95m | 4:24AM3.91m | 4:45PM4.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM1.10m | 6:31AM1.07m | 6:54PM1.28m | 7:31AM1.22m | 8:00PM1.36m | 8:34AM1.27m | 9:06PM1.33m | 9:33AM1.23m | 10:03PM1.22m | 10:24AM1.13m | 10:51PM1.07m | 11:08AM1.00m | 11:33PM0.91m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | E 6 | E 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | E 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 14 | W 13 |
9 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 45 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 156 | 178 | 159 | 123 | 65 | 329 | 219 | 169 | 185 | 2005 | 2542 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | E 5 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | SW 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 15 | WSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
4 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 28 | 4 | — | 6 | 8 | 14 | 116 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 57 | 61 | 21 | 86 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | W 6 | — | WSW 7 | S 18 | S 18 | E 6 | S 16 | SSW 16 | E 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 15 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 21 | — | 21 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — |
71 | 72 | 37 | — | — | — | 14 | 28 | 110 | 430 | — | — | 36 | 135 | 412 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 438 | 540 | 156 | 540 | 196 | 19 | 787 | 413 | 246 | 160 | 15 | 30 | 29 | 190 | 29 | 30 | 255 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 28 |
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Information about the Kennack Sands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kennack Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennack Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennack Sands surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennack Sands) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennack Sands may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Kennack Sands is 9 km (6 miles) from The Lizard. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in The Lizard. The Lizard has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.









