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Kennack Sands Surf Forecast
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Kennack Sands surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 09 May 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
12.5° 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 10th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | ESE 3 | |
65 | 43 | 239 | 446 | 127 | 74 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 10:59PM3.53m | 11:46AM3.30m | 00:21AM3.56m | 1:07PM3.42m | 1:30AM3.74m | 2:08PM3.69m | 2:26AM4.02m | 2:58PM4.03m | 3:15AM4.34m | 3:42PM4.38m | 4:00AM4.63m | 4:26PM4.70m | 4:45AM4.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM1.45m | 5:49AM1.40m | 6:10PM1.49m | 6:55AM1.34m | 7:19PM1.41m | 8:01AM1.15m | 8:25PM1.20m | 9:01AM0.86m | 9:25PM0.90m | 9:55AM0.55m | 10:18PM0.56m | 10:44AM0.27m | 11:08PM0.26m | 11:32AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | 9:00 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NW 5 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | W 8 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 8 |
 kJ | 44 | 69 | 43 | 323 | 127 | 74 | 31 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 313 | 137 | 18 | 24 | 195 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | — | S 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | WNW 9 | W 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 21 | 9 | 46 | 64 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 21 | 21 | 19 | — | 26 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | S 6 | S 13 | W 10 | SSW 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | E 6 | W 9 | W 12 | SSW 18 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 8 | NE 4 | N 6 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | N 5 | WNW 7 | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 65 | 43 | 239 | 446 | 6 | 26 | 7 | 1 | — | 14 | 55 | 708 | 1000 | 1343 | 890 | 432 | — | 2 | 86 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 247 | 710 | 568 | 35 | 124 | 255 | 279 | 585 | 587 | 528 | 943 | 286 | 64 | 287 | 203 | 21 | 8 | 160 | 38 | 16 |
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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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