Sennen Cove surf break

Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 BST
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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
12.2° 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 Friday (May 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. 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 Monday (May 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
8
3
WSW
9
4
WSW
11
4
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1091
1465
4022
5429
3347
1605
839
778
661
705
655
619
416
342
279
202
160
123
144
282
418
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
25
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
0
SE
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
7:27PM5.54m
7:54AM5.19m
8:17PM5.29m
8:46AM4.84m
9:12PM4.97m
9:45AM4.48m
10:14PM4.65m
10:53AM4.19m
11:25PM4.41m
12:10PM4.06m
00:40AM4.31m
1:22PM4.09m
1:46AM4.33m
Low Tide
1:39PM0.25m
2:09AM0.22m
2:30PM0.48m
3:04AM0.47m
3:25PM0.75m
4:03AM0.74m
4:24PM1.03m
5:06AM0.99m
5:27PM1.24m
6:12AM1.15m
6:35PM1.36m
7:18AM1.21m
7:42PM1.37m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:15
1
3
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
14
15
15
17
18
15
16
17
14
14
15
16
18
19
19
19
17
6
5
4
8
10
10
11
12
12
13
14
18
12
10
12
12
14
15
19
18
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
15
0.1
SW
18
2.1
WSW
16
4
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
W
12
Energy kJ
17
12
2002
5429
3347
1605
839
778
661
705
655
619
416
342
279
202
160
123
137
282
418
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
WSW
19
1.1
WSW
16
0.7
S
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.9
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
W
11
0.6
W
14
0.8
W
9
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
34
669
54
11
10
9
21
21
61
36
11
2
19
20
19
17
35
144
99
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
3
1
6
20
3
10
19
2
1
7
7
7
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
8
3
WSW
9
4
WSW
11
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
E
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
E
5
Energy kJ
1091
1465
4022
1
1
1
5
17
46
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
424
509
213
269
21
21
21
28
28
21
0
0
5
5
16
16
5
16
0
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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