Sennen Cove surf break

Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 12 days are 7.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 24th Jan)23ft (7.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, gales from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
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0
0
0
0
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6
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.6
W
2
W
3.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
4.5
WSW
3
W
2.3
W
2.2
W
6
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
6.5
WSW
7
WSW
6.5
WSW
6
WSW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)111011181616151413131218161413151719181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4963316062426577542135566775530881783135520389139526770726012136229773547627316201847675
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
20
SSW
30
S
35
WNW
45
S
30
SW
45
SSW
35
WSW
40
SSE
30
SSE
10
S
40
NNW
25
WNW
50
S
45
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
40
ESE
45
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
4.69
5:01AM
4.99
5:18PM
4.86
5:35AM
5.17
5:52PM
4.98
6:09AM
5.29
6:27PM
5.04
6:44AM
5.34
7:03PM
5.04
7:21AM
5.29
7:41PM
4.96
8:01AM
5.15
8:24PM
4.80
8:45AM
4.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:12PM
0.74
11:36AM
0.63
11:47PM
0.57
12:11PM
0.49
12:22AM
0.48
12:46PM
0.42
12:56AM
0.46
1:22PM
0.42
1:32AM
0.51
1:58PM
0.50
2:09AM
0.63
2:37PM
0.64
2:51AM
0.82
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--8:11--8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:06
Sunset4:52--4:53--4:55--4:57--4:59--5:00--5:01--
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-111612121841-5112---1
Temp. °C9910810910999109998899998
Feels °C (?)7430-320-1025332-3-13421-2
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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 12 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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