Sennen Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run. We’re looking at a proper drought to kick things off. The first real chance of a surfable wave doesn’t show up until Sunday, the 2nd of August, and even then it’s nothin’ to write home about. The energy is weak, with combined swell energy readings barely cracking 50 (57) on the Saturday morning, and the wind is messy. We’ve got a solid 10-day stretch of poor surf conditions, with cross-onshore breezes ruining any chance of a clean face. The water temp is sitting at 66°F with a 4°F anomaly, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a warm bath, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.

The first flicker of hope comes on Sunday the 2nd of August. The wind finally swings offshore from the ESE, cleaning things up. The swell is tiny, only 2ft, but the morning session might be just about ridable for a log. The afternoon sees a slight bump in period to 10 seconds, but the height drops to 1ft – it’s a knee-high dribbler, but it’s clean. It’s a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” kind of day.

Monday the 3rd of August is the first real standout of the whole forecast. The morning delivers a clean 3ft of swell from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze from the SE. The combined energy jumps to a solid 151, which is genuine moderate energy. This is the best on offer. Sennen Cove is an exposed west-facing beach, so that 3ft of WSW swell will wrap in nicely. The water is still warm, and the offshore wind will make for clean, lined-up waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the swell just over 3ft, it’s perfect for the learner crew. Expect crowds to be possible here, as it’s a very consistent spot when it’s on.

The rest of the week is a write-off. Tuesday the 4th brings a lumpy 4ft – too much wind and a short 7-second period make it a mess. Wednesday the 5th has a raw 22 mph nor’ly blowing through. Thursday and Friday are tiny, with cross-shore chop. The wind stays onshore or cross-shore for days.

Looking further out, there’s a glimmer on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning session sees a glassy, 4ft WSW swell. The combined energy is 110, and with 7-second period it’s a bit period-challenged, but the glassy conditions will make it look better than it is. The swell direction is a solid match for the optimum W. It’s a hopeful morning, but it’s a long way off.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. The 10th of August has a tiny 1.0ft with a 11-second period – that long period will make for some clean, mushy lines on a glassy morning, but you’ll be working for every inch. The 11th of August offers another glassy morning with 2ft of 9-second WSW swell. The combined energy is only 75, so it’s weak, but the glassy conditions are a treat. After that, the wind gets nasty again with a risk of thunderstorms on the 13th and strong breezes through the 15th.

So, to sum it up: the one true standout is Monday the 3rd of August. Clear skies, offshore wind, and a solid 3ft of groundswell. Get on it. The Saturday the 8th morning is a promising second option if the long-range forecast holds. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. The water is unusually warm, but the waves are stubborn.

Rusty.

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