
Surf Forecasts:
Sennen Cove surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 27,379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with WSW 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 7.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 23ft (7.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, gales from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
826 | 1440 | 710 | 445 | 1006 | 7937 | 9696 | 9030 | 20583 | 27379 | 20803 | 18801 | 13692 | 10280 | 3833 | 2380 | 1216 | 1802 | 1852 | 1593 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:11PM3.99m | 8:36AM4.10m | 9:04PM3.77m | 9:34AM3.92m | 10:14PM3.64m | 10:48AM3.87m | 11:34PM3.71m | 12:01PM3.99m | 00:41AM3.95m | 1:02PM4.25m | 1:34AM4.29m | 1:53PM4.58m | 2:20AM4.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46AM1.53m | 3:25PM1.57m | 3:42AM1.69m | 4:26PM1.66m | 4:46AM1.75m | 5:30PM1.61m | 5:52AM1.68m | 6:32PM1.44m | 6:55AM1.48m | 7:29PM1.18m | 7:51AM1.20m | 8:19PM0.88m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
4:38 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:36 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:34 | — | — | 4:32 | — | — | 4:31 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 7 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | E 7 | SW 10 | — |
33 | 1440 | 710 | 445 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18801 | 13692 | 10280 | 3833 | 2380 | 1216 | 1 | 1852 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NNE 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | 65 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 11 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 21 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | NNW 5 | — | S 5 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | SW 9 | — | SW 10 |
826 | 49 | — | 51 | 1006 | 7937 | 9696 | 9030 | 20583 | 27379 | 20803 | — | — | — | 114 | — | — | 1802 | — | 1593 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 647 | 716 | 254 | 509 | 506 | 509 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 56 | 214 | 56 | 5 | 43 | 254 | 170 |
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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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