
Surf Forecasts:
Kennack Sands surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, E swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennack Sands this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kennack Sands in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | ESE 4 | SSW 7 | S 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 212 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:31PM5.00m | 4:51AM5.03m | 5:10PM5.06m | 5:30AM5.08m | 5:51PM4.98m | 6:11AM5.00m | 6:34PM4.77m | 6:55AM4.79m | 7:22PM4.45m | 7:46AM4.49m | 8:17PM4.07m | 8:46AM4.15m | 9:27PM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55AM0.08m | 11:16PM-0.04m | 11:36AM-0.05m | 11:57PM-0.05m | 12:19PM-0.05m | 00:40AM0.06m | 1:05PM0.07m | 1:26AM0.27m | 1:54PM0.29m | 2:15AM0.55m | 2:49PM0.58m | 3:11AM0.86m | 3:51PM0.85m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
836 | — | — | — | — | 5603 | 3244 | 2047 | 1259 | 787 | 592 | 487 | 950 | 1220 | 1375 | 1930 | 1261 | 948 | 678 | 485 | 319 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | W 18 | W 17 | W 14 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | NNW 6 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1645 | 84 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 25 | 202 | 607 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SSW 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | N 6 | E 5 |
1256 | 3135 | 6796 | 6989 | 5513 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 212 | 92 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 25 | 34 | 70 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 527 | 527 | 452 | 527 | 709 | 64 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 16 | 191 | 75 | 8 | 44 |
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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.










