Kennack Sands surf break

Kennack Sands surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 24 May 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
12.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennack Sands this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kennack Sands in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) 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 1.9m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.9
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
1.2
E
5
1.2
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
1.6
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
17
32
35
22
16
12
18
67
78
33
25
51
25
45
47
51
44
44
47
0
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
30
E
30
E
20
E
10
E
10
S
5
SE
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NW
20
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
25
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
00:45AM3.89m
1:27PM3.67m
1:49AM3.90m
2:23PM3.78m
2:41AM3.96m
3:10PM3.93m
3:27AM4.04m
3:51PM4.09m
4:08AM4.13m
4:29PM4.22m
4:46AM4.20m
5:05PM4.33m
5:23AM4.25m
Low Tide
6:36PM1.20m
7:21AM1.06m
7:46PM1.24m
8:26AM1.04m
8:52PM1.17m
9:23AM0.97m
9:47PM1.04m
10:11AM0.87m
10:33PM0.90m
10:52AM0.79m
11:14PM0.78m
11:30AM0.72m
11:52PM0.69m
12:07PM0.67m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
1
1
2
Temp °C
23
24
21
23
24
22
24
24
18
18
16
18
19
20
19
21
19
15
15
14
14
20
19
18
21
23
21
21
22
13
14
14
16
18
18
18
20
19
12
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
13
1.5
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.5
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
Energy kJ
207
211
499
746
563
485
461
282
168
128
94
22
18
24
21
12
47
121
184
645
762
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
W
16
0.9
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
4
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
E
5
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
W
8
0.5
WSW
14
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
17
75
137
7
6
6
7
2
6
2
2
60
40
5
45
47
50
33
115
47
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
17
7
9
6
7
12
30
12
25
51
25
5
20
51
44
44
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
1.2
E
5
1.2
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.5
NW
3
0.5
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
6
Energy kJ
3
11
32
35
22
16
12
18
67
78
33
5
6
9
53
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
27
30
30
30
27
30
30
30
45
113
30
8
30
19
8
8
15
16
182
30
67
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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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