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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 Monday 25 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
12.6° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | WSW 11 | W 11 | |
848 | 647 | 565 | 537 | 345 | 206 | 164 | 96 | 61 | 51 | 48 | 59 | 77 | 202 | 168 | 130 | 786 | 711 | 623 | 2090 | 1789 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 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 | 5:42PM4.89m | 6:00AM4.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:13AM0.79m | 12:27PM0.82m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | 9:22 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | W 11 |
 kJ | 848 | 647 | 565 | 537 | 345 | 206 | 164 | 96 | 61 | 41 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 202 | 168 | 130 | 786 | 711 | 206 | 54 | 1789 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | S 5 | N 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | SW 4 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 13 | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 59 | 77 | 66 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 222 | — | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 21 | S 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | — | W 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 51 | 48 | 17 | 62 | — | 5 | 56 | — | — | 53 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 7 | WSW 11 | — |
| kJ | 20 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 24 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 33 | 623 | 2090 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 27 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 215 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
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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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