Surf Forecasts:
Sennen Cove surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with 2,725 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sennen Cove this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, near gales from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 6 | WNW 10 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 52 | 88 | 206 | 341 | 124 | 1042 | 2130 | 973 | 603 | 661 | 2725 | 1682 | 1107 | 654 | 311 | 205 | 167 | 104 | 90 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:23PM5.04m | 5:40AM4.95m | 5:55PM5.29m | 6:12AM5.17m | 6:27PM5.47m | 6:44AM5.30m | 7:00PM5.53m | 7:18AM5.34m | 7:35PM5.49m | 7:53AM5.27m | 8:12PM5.32m | 8:32AM5.09m | 8:53PM5.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:32AM0.72m | 11:55PM0.54m | 12:05PM0.48m | 00:28AM0.33m | 12:38PM0.32m | 1:00AM0.21m | 1:11PM0.25m | 1:33AM0.20m | 1:45PM0.28m | 2:07AM0.30m | 2:21PM0.42m | 2:43AM0.50m | 3:00PM0.64m | 3:24AM0.79m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
52 | 52 | 66 | 5 | 5 | 17 | — | — | 973 | 461 | 1 | — | 1682 | 1107 | 654 | 311 | 205 | 167 | 104 | 45 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | — |
28 | 12 | 2 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSE 5 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
32 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | W 8 | WSW 6 |
— | 52 | 88 | 206 | 341 | 124 | 1042 | 2130 | — | 603 | 661 | 2725 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 90 | 122 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 21 | 21 | 268 | 213 | 589 | 184 | 213 | 94 | 57 | 506 | 184 | 45 | 184 | 21 | 380 | 213 | 206 | 5 | 21 | 545 |
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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.











