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Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
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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
10.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sennen Cove this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, gales from the NW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 572 | 511 | 376 | 194 | 375 | 4614 | 9100 | 7443 | 4963 | 1757 | 1082 | 584 | 279 | 343 | 3664 | 2675 | 1325 | 1387 | 965 | 761 | 681 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:39PM 5.22 | 8:04AM 4.98 | 8:27PM 4.81 | 8:58AM 4.48 | 9:28PM 4.37 | 10:10AM 4.03 | 10:52PM 4.05 | 11:49AM 3.83 | 12:33AM 4.06 | 1:21PM 4.00 | 1:50AM 4.36 | 2:25PM 4.33 | 2:46AM 4.72 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:48PM 0.43 | 2:12AM 0.55 | 2:36PM 0.83 | 3:06AM 0.96 | 3:34PM 1.25 | 4:16AM 1.33 | 4:52PM 1.57 | 5:48AM 1.52 | 6:28PM 1.63 | 7:22AM 1.39 | 7:53PM 1.40 | 8:33AM 1.07 | 8:55PM 1.05 | ||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:49 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | -1 | -7 | -5 | -4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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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.











