Kennack Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks around Kennack Sands are looking pretty grim for any proper surfing. We’ve got a long stretch of almost nothing on the cards. From now until the 22nd, we’re talking about tiny, weak swells that barely register. It’s a lot of whitewash and closeouts, not much else. You’d be chasing shadows out there. There’s a bit of a pulse from the SSW, but it’s so small and weak that it’s barely going to have you paddling past the shorebreak. The winds are mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which would be great if there was any actual wave to ride, but at less than a foot, it’s just not worth the effort. There’s really nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit the 23rd. The swell bumps up a bit to around 4ft, but it’s wind swell with a short, crumbly 7-second period, coming from the east. It’s messy, it’s lumpy, and the onshore winds are going to trash it. If you’re a kitesurfer, this might be your window, but for paddle surfing, it’s a washout. That easterly wind is just going to chop it all up.

The next few days are more of the same – inconsistent, weak pulses from the SSW, and cross-onshore winds making everything lumpy. It’s not until the 27th that we see a bit more size, around 3ft, but the period is still short and it’s coming from the ESE. The winds are light, though, so it might be a bit cleaner, but it’s still not going to be anything special.

The 28th brings the biggest swell of the period, pushing 5ft from the east, but the wind goes onshore and it’s likely to be a messy, blown-out mess. Not what we want.

Look, there is a small window on the 29th. The morning has that same short-period east swell at 3ft but with glassy conditions. That could be the most clean, rideable surf we get all period, even if it’s not big. Then the afternoon sees a push to 5ft with a moderate cross-offshore wind, which could keep it reasonably clean, but the energy is still just a short-period wind swell.

Honestly, the whole 16-day run is a poor showing. The water is a balmy 67°, which is over 4° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a positive if you’re just planning a swim. But for waves, this is about as bleak as it gets. There are no standouts, no hidden gems. If you’re desperate, the 29th morning looks like your best bet for a few clean, small waves. It’s a real “make do and mend” situation.

I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s looking flat and frustrating. But these dry spells don’t last forever, and with the warmer water, things can change quickly. We just have to wait for a proper groundswell to light this place up.

Rusty.

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