Sennen Cove surf break

Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sennen Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 14th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 16th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
0
0
5
!
0
0
0
!
3
3
4
2
2
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1
W
2.2
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
2.1
W
Period(s) (?)111211141312201816161615141312111110101614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)160511544651018771285360911765802760011008392874804283312455363262021563471779
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
30
N
25
N
5
ESE
25
SW
30
W
10
SE
15
NE
30
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
25
SSW
30
SE
30
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
ESE
30
E
35
ESE
30
ESE
40
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM
3.77
1:16AM
3.82
1:45PM
3.84
2:15AM
3.99
2:40PM
4.02
3:04AM
4.22
3:26PM
4.24
3:47AM
4.49
4:06PM
4.48
4:25AM
4.75
4:43PM
4.69
5:01AM
4.99
5:18PM
4.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:56PM
1.74
7:35AM
1.75
8:07PM
1.66
8:42AM
1.58
9:06PM
1.46
9:35AM
1.33
9:53PM
1.21
10:19AM
1.07
10:34PM
0.96
10:59AM
0.83
11:12PM
0.74
11:36AM
0.63
11:47PM
0.57
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise8:17--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11--
Sunset-4:45--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:51--4:52--4:53-
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1----32132282----3---
Temp. °C11987911999910101010999910109
Feels °C (?)730405653023342342331
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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 12 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.

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