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Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
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Sennen Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sennen Cove sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sennen Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 | SSW 8 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | N 5 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | |
269 | 321 | 286 | 77 | 32 | 28 | 43 | 61 | 56 | 449 | 843 | 1064 | 909 | 311 | 197 | 119 | 45 | 21 | 39 | 31 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:38AM3.67m | 00:14AM3.93m | 12:58PM3.81m | 1:25AM4.14m | 2:02PM4.11m | 2:23AM4.46m | 2:55PM4.50m | 3:13AM4.83m | 3:41PM4.90m | 4:00AM5.18m | 4:25PM5.26m | 4:46AM5.45m | 5:09PM5.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM1.72m | 6:54AM1.55m | 7:17PM1.59m | 7:57AM1.31m | 8:18PM1.33m | 8:52AM0.99m | 9:13PM1.00m | 9:42AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.66m | 10:30AM0.37m | 10:52PM0.35m | 11:16AM0.17m | 11:40PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | WNW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | N 5 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 |
269 | 265 | 108 | 77 | 32 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 42 | 311 | 197 | 119 | 45 | 21 | 39 | 24 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 5 | WNW 6 | N 5 | W 13 | WNW 8 |
9 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 61 | 28 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 31 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 5 | W 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | S 6 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | N 4 | N 4 |
3 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — |
220 | 321 | 286 | 77 | 32 | — | 43 | 58 | 56 | 449 | 843 | 1064 | 909 | 225 | 144 | 52 | 29 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 267 | 595 | 63 | 493 | 473 | 23 | 5 | 589 | 548 | 590 | 1113 | 94 | 117 | 117 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 405 | 5 |
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Information about the Sennen Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sennen Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sennen Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sennen Cove 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 (Sennen Cove) 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 Sennen Cove 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Sennen Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Penzance which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Camborne which is 31 km (19 miles) away, The Lizard, Penryn and Falmouth.











