
Surf Forecasts:
Kennack Sands surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 22 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennack Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennack Sands in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 3AM. 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 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennack Sands over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 65 | 113 | 112 | 154 | 71 | 28 | 4 | 20 | 42 | 356 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:39PM4.45m | 5:56AM4.54m | 6:14PM4.29m | 6:31AM4.37m | 6:50PM4.08m | 7:08AM4.16m | 7:28PM3.83m | 7:48AM3.93m | 8:10PM3.59m | 8:35AM3.71m | 9:05PM3.38m | 9:36AM3.54m | 10:21PM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:22AM0.54m | 12:43PM0.55m | 00:56AM0.70m | 1:20PM0.72m | 1:33AM0.88m | 1:59PM0.93m | 2:12AM1.08m | 2:42PM1.13m | 2:56AM1.27m | 3:31PM1.31m | 3:47AM1.43m | 4:27PM1.41m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
4:42 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:36 | — | — | 4:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 23 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | W 15 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 13 |
1130 | 659 | 369 | 222 | 106 | 71 | 28 | 179 | 172 | 75 | 4 | 96 | 81 | 673 | 2000 | 1306 | 33 | — | — | 5242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 4 | W 13 | — | W 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 16 | 51 | 35 | — | 39 | 72 | 8 | 14 | — | 116 | — | 596 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | NNW 6 | SW 13 | N 5 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 11 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 44 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 116 | — | 236 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | W 11 | — | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | — |
43 | 65 | 113 | 112 | 154 | — | — | 4 | 20 | 42 | 356 | 161 | 314 | — | 831 | — | 2920 | 4738 | 5542 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 75 | 137 | 183 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 29 | 218 | 551 | 286 | 106 | 101 | 167 | 67 | 415 | 453 | 529 |
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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.
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