
Surf Forecasts:
Sennen Cove surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 4,656 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with W 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
553 | 291 | 792 | 2020 | 1565 | 1285 | 1880 | 1322 | 833 | 527 | 787 | 1902 | 4651 | 3848 | 2561 | 1392 | 1369 | 550 | 663 | 475 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:55PM5.50m | 6:13AM5.44m | 6:29PM5.40m | 6:46AM5.34m | 7:03PM5.20m | 7:19AM5.14m | 7:37PM4.91m | 7:53AM4.86m | 8:12PM4.57m | 8:29AM4.52m | 8:49PM4.19m | 9:09AM4.16m | 9:34PM3.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:08PM0.19m | 00:25AM0.18m | 12:41PM0.24m | 00:57AM0.32m | 1:14PM0.38m | 1:28AM0.54m | 1:47PM0.61m | 2:00AM0.81m | 2:21PM0.90m | 2:35AM1.12m | 3:00PM1.23m | 3:16AM1.45m | 3:48PM1.55m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 |
553 | 291 | 792 | 2020 | 1565 | 899 | 1880 | 1322 | 833 | 527 | 787 | 1902 | 4651 | 3848 | 2561 | 1392 | 1369 | 550 | 663 | 475 | 176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 4 | — | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 |
11 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | 58 | 423 | 432 | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 425 | 5 | 6 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 157 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | N 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 |
— | 115 | 200 | — | — | 1285 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 33 | — | 43 | 34 | — | 19 | 13 | 20 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 240 | 21 | 45 | 21 | 22 | 206 | 182 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 80 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 56 | 63 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 52 |
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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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