
Surf Forecasts:
Sennen Cove surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 34ft (10.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 67,212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 16 days are 10.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 26ft (8.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 34ft (10.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 6 | SSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1208 | 2862 | 2660 | 1960 | 1193 | 703 | 369 | 217 | 101 | 62 | 115 | 207 | 110 | 89 | 116 | 121 | 357 | 1568 | 1712 | 1163 | 654 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:05PM5.09m | 5:22AM5.16m | 5:40PM4.97m | 5:56AM5.03m | 6:15PM4.78m | 6:31AM4.84m | 6:51PM4.53m | 7:08AM4.60m | 7:29PM4.26m | 7:49AM4.34m | 8:11PM3.99m | 8:36AM4.10m | 9:04PM3.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.49m | 11:31PM0.57m | 11:52AM0.57m | 00:04AM0.70m | 12:27PM0.72m | 00:39AM0.88m | 1:04PM0.92m | 1:16AM1.09m | 1:44PM1.16m | 1:58AM1.32m | 2:31PM1.39m | 2:46AM1.53m | 3:25PM1.57m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:45 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:37 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | N 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 5 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
1208 | 2862 | 2660 | 1960 | 1193 | 703 | 369 | 217 | 101 | 35 | 115 | 207 | 110 | 89 | 42 | 121 | 42 | 1568 | 1712 | 1163 | 471 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | ENE 6 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | SW 9 | N 6 | N 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | E 5 | W 12 | — | S 12 | N 7 | N 6 |
254 | 156 | 66 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | 50 | 15 | 4 | 60 | 57 | 116 | 5 | 46 | — | 72 | 113 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NE 6 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | S 6 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — |
2 | 5 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | 62 | 35 | 1 | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | S 5 | S 6 | WNW 11 | N 7 | — | S 7 |
200 | 127 | 92 | 27 | 57 | 114 | 233 | 218 | 288 | 134 | 89 | 35 | 49 | 94 | — | 68 | 357 | 731 | 269 | — | 654 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 152 | 152 | 185 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 21 | 43 | 213 | 139 | 184 | 94 |
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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.
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