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Sennen Cove Surf Forecast
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Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.9° 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | |
537 | 345 | 206 | 164 | 125 | 83 | 51 | 49 | 99 | 161 | 320 | 235 | 295 | 1117 | 1293 | 1332 | 1324 | 1245 | 1140 | 2033 | 2053 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 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 | 5:42PM4.89m | 6:00AM4.77m | 6:18PM4.90m | 6:36AM4.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:13AM0.79m | 12:27PM0.82m | 00:50AM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | 9:22 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
27 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 537 | 345 | 206 | 164 | 125 | 83 | 41 | 26 | 18 | 95 | 320 | 235 | 295 | 1117 | 61 | 1332 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 17 | 2053 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 5 | SSE 5 | E 5 | N 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | SSW 15 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 |
| kJ | 15 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 99 | 161 | 66 | 57 | 141 | 92 | — | 53 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 4 | N 5 | E 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 5 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 11 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 51 | 2 | 59 | 62 | 2 | 44 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 4 | — | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1293 | — | 1324 | 1245 | 1140 | 2033 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 51 | 28 | 0 | 43 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 80 | 80 | 21 | 184 |
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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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