Sennen Cove surf break

Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 08 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
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.9
NNW
6
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
9
1.6
N
6
0.2
SSW
8
1.2
N
6
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
8
2.5
NW
7
2.4
N
8
2.1
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
92
119
71
68
21
9
8
8
213
6
105
16
61
30
131
213
612
685
636
440
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
ENE
25
ENE
35
E
30
E
30
NNE
40
NE
45
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
10
NNW
20
W
25
W
25
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
40
NNW
35
N
30
N
25
NW
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:53PM4.05m
10:23AM3.75m
10:57PM3.91m
11:38AM3.67m
00:14AM3.93m
12:58PM3.81m
1:25AM4.14m
2:02PM4.11m
2:23AM4.46m
2:55PM4.50m
3:13AM4.83m
3:41PM4.90m
4:00AM5.18m
Low Tide
4:03PM1.57m
4:43AM1.61m
5:03PM1.71m
5:48AM1.65m
6:10PM1.72m
6:54AM1.55m
7:17PM1.59m
7:57AM1.31m
8:18PM1.33m
8:52AM0.99m
9:13PM1.00m
9:42AM0.66m
10:04PM0.66m
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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5:48
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
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8:51
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:57
8:58
9:00
3
2
1
Temp °C
12
13
13
14
14
13
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
10
10
11
11
11
8
7
9
8
4
3
2
6
6
8
9
7
6
2
3
2
2
2
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.9
NNW
6
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.1
SW
9
0.2
SSW
9
1.2
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
N
5
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
68
92
119
71
68
21
9
3
8
182
92
22
14
26
24
14
50
24
21
146
119
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
E
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
N
5
0.4
W
12
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
S
13
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
N
5
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.7
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1
4
9
4
44
7
3
8
2
7
6
14
16
4
27
23
5
5
2
106
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.3
W
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
10
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
E
5
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
3
3
2
13
7
3
3
3
2
4
37
2
61
30
50
2
21
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
1.3
E
5
1.2
E
6
2
N
7
2.5
ENE
7
2.5
NE
8
2.5
NNE
8
1.6
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
4
1.4
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
2.2
WNW
8
2.5
NW
7
2.4
N
8
2.1
N
7
Energy kJ
13
90
92
435
674
782
775
213
108
105
4
13
131
213
612
685
636
440
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
16
52
27
540
424
305
113
317
157
225
268
268
565
1086
273
94
117
224
20
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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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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