Kennack Sands surf break

Kennack Sands surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 BST
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Kennack Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kennack Sands sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennack Sands this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kennack Sands in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) 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 1.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun night).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
1
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
3.5
E
9
3.5
E
9
4
E
9
2.4
E
8
2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.3
NE
2
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
66
118
1716
2140
2268
674
411
107
27
9
2
1
0
0
2
8
15
37
22
13
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
30
ENE
35
NE
55
ENE
55
E
55
E
40
E
35
E
10
ESE
10
WNW
15
W
10
N
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
NW
5
N
15
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:46PM4.07m
4:01AM4.30m
4:24PM4.28m
4:39AM4.44m
4:59PM4.45m
5:14AM4.52m
5:32PM4.57m
5:48AM4.55m
6:05PM4.61m
6:22AM4.51m
6:38PM4.57m
6:55AM4.41m
7:11PM4.46m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.73m
10:22PM0.79m
10:46AM0.55m
11:04PM0.60m
11:23AM0.44m
11:41PM0.47m
11:58AM0.38m
00:16AM0.40m
12:31PM0.39m
00:49AM0.40m
1:03PM0.46m
1:23AM0.47m
1:36PM0.58m
1:57AM0.60m
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clear
rain showers
rain showers
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heavy rain
light rain
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:03
6:01
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
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8:32
8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
8:40
8:43
1
2
12
1
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
11
12
13
12
12
13
14
14
13
14
13
12
13
13
12
10
11
11
5
5
5
-1
1
1
4
5
9
12
11
10
11
11
9
13
10
8
3
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
1
W
13
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
1.1
E
7
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
Energy kJ
123
192
329
314
240
135
126
123
107
112
126
85
32
28
7
11
10
10
5
7
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
W
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
W
19
0.5
W
16
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
33
42
15
4
29
130
116
109
108
27
9
26
22
11
9
2
6
2
9
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
W
7
0.2
N
7
0.5
W
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.2
W
6
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NW
4
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
20
3
1
4
100
56
28
2
2
1
2
6
1
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
1
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
3.5
E
9
3.5
E
9
4
E
9
2.4
E
8
2
E
7
0.3
NE
2
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
Energy kJ
52
66
118
1716
2140
2268
674
411
1
3
2
8
15
37
22
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
183
206
183
165
162
165
160
165
8
16
16
8
19
39
166
188
205
166
416
205
303
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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.

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