Surf Forecasts:
Sennen Cove surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, W swell with 3,555 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 6 | SSW 7 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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51 | 67 | 51 | 19 | 35 | 41 | 78 | 100 | 78 | 49 | 30 | 276 | 406 | 339 | 131 | 109 | 301 | 2526 | 1533 | 973 | 784 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:30PM3.72m | 3:04AM3.75m | 3:29PM4.01m | 3:54AM4.05m | 4:13PM4.36m | 4:33AM4.37m | 4:50PM4.72m | 5:08AM4.68m | 5:23PM5.04m | 5:40AM4.95m | 5:55PM5.29m | 6:12AM5.17m | 6:27PM5.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM1.80m | 9:24AM1.70m | 9:59PM1.50m | 10:16AM1.37m | 10:43PM1.15m | 10:56AM1.03m | 11:20PM0.82m | 11:32AM0.72m | 11:55PM0.54m | 12:05PM0.48m | 00:28AM0.33m | 12:38PM0.32m | 1:00AM0.21m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — |
16 | 67 | 24 | 19 | 35 | 41 | 78 | 100 | 78 | 49 | 30 | 18 | 65 | 339 | 102 | 109 | 176 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | N 5 | SW 14 | SW 9 | W 9 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
51 | 7 | 51 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 34 | 36 | 21 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 218 | 85 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | NNE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | N 6 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 40 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 91 | 131 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
8 | 27 | 78 | 410 | 636 | 362 | 377 | 139 | 12 | 11 | 57 | 276 | 406 | — | — | 105 | 301 | 2526 | 1533 | 973 | 784 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 16 | 372 | 237 | 194 | 70 | 184 | 21 | 21 | 179 | 43 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 16 | 45 | 21 | 556 | 528 | 598 |
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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.
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