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Kennack Sands Surf Forecast
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Kennack Sands surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.0° 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, moderate winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 36 | 78 | 184 | 245 | 116 | 31 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
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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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