Sennen Cove surf break

Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 BST
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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 normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 31st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.4
W
13
1.6
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
14
1.6
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
249
683
848
565
565
537
345
206
164
96
61
51
47
59
62
75
112
253
781
1140
Wind (km/h)
15
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
20
ESE
10
SE
15
S
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
E
15
N
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
SSW
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
00:40AM4.31m
1:22PM4.09m
1:46AM4.33m
2:21PM4.22m
2:41AM4.41m
3:09PM4.40m
3:28AM4.52m
3:51PM4.57m
4:09AM4.62m
4:30PM4.72m
4:47AM4.71m
5:06PM4.83m
5:24AM4.76m
Low Tide
6:35PM1.36m
7:18AM1.21m
7:42PM1.37m
8:19AM1.18m
8:43PM1.29m
9:13AM1.11m
9:35PM1.17m
9:58AM1.02m
10:20PM1.04m
10:38AM0.93m
11:00PM0.92m
11:15AM0.87m
11:37PM0.83m
11:51AM0.83m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
1
1
Temp °C
22
24
23
24
24
24
25
24
20
19
17
18
18
20
17
20
19
14
14
14
14
20
20
20
22
23
23
24
22
15
14
15
16
16
17
17
18
17
11
11
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.4
W
13
1.6
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
E
6
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
SW
16
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
11
0.8
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
249
249
683
848
565
565
537
345
206
164
96
21
40
24
21
62
59
112
131
781
1140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
W
15
0.8
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
S
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.7
E
5
0.6
W
9
0.5
E
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
12
0.6
WSW
9
0.8
W
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
17
168
99
7
6
2
6
4
4
25
61
17
47
59
21
75
59
253
95
94
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
N
5
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
E
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
6
17
7
9
6
15
7
31
30
4
51
51
5
12
20
66
57
56
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
1.2
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.8
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
12
36
39
23
13
13
17
64
91
3
6
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
53
125
5
0
5
5
0
0
5
45
213
21
80
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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.

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