Surf Forecasts:
Sennen Cove surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with N 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 (Jul 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. I’ve looked at the numbers for Sennen Cove and I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. There’s no real surf to get excited about. The whole run is a long stretch of flat or poor conditions, and that’s unusual for a spot that’s normally pretty reliable.
First up, the only time you’d even see a wave worth paddling for is Sunday morning, July 19. We’ve got a weak little 0.9m (3ft) swell from the north, with a short period of 6 seconds – that’s all windswell, no grunt. The wind is light from the ESE at 6 mph, which is cross-offshore, so the surface is clean. But the energy is barely there (54), and the waves are just ordinary. Water temp is 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year (about 3°F above average). That’s about the only highlight.
After that, it’s a long, painful gap. From Sunday afternoon right through to the end of the forecast on August 3, every single session is marked as poor surf. Winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, often fresh or moderate, and the swell stays tiny – under 3ft for most of it, with short periods. There’s a brief pulse of bigger swell around July 26–27, with 6–7ft from the west, but the wind is howling from the NW at 19–22 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The combined energy hits 462 and 579, but it’s all wasted with the wind ruining it.
For a break that’s normally very consistent and exposed to a west swell, this is a real letdown. The optimum swell direction is from the west, but we don’t get a clean window with decent wind at any point. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but honestly, you won’t have to worry about that because there’s nothing worth competing for.
If you’re desperate, the only possible chance is maybe a dawn patrol on July 20 Monday morning with a tiny 1ft groundswell from the WNW (period 11 seconds) and light offshore east wind – but that’s ankle-biters at best. Not worth the wetsuit zip.
So, bottom line: no good surf options in this 16-day window. Sennen Cove can be a gem, but this run is a total dud. Forecasts can change, but right now, save your petrol money.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 11 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 6 | N 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
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 kJ | 50 | 31 | 12 | 24 | 27 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 41 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 34 | 47 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:21PM5.06m | 9:45AM4.63m | 10:07PM4.68m | 10:34AM4.32m | 10:59PM4.30m | 11:30AM4.05m | 00:00AM3.98m | 12:36PM3.86m | 1:11AM3.80m | 1:48PM3.82m | 2:21AM3.80m | 2:53PM3.93m | 3:21AM3.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:30PM0.59m | 3:59AM0.66m | 4:14PM0.90m | 4:43AM1.00m | 5:01PM1.22m | 5:30AM1.33m | 5:53PM1.51m | 6:24AM1.58m | 6:55PM1.71m | 7:29AM1.73m | 8:09PM1.76m | 8:42AM1.72m | 9:21PM1.65m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | ESE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | N 5 | N 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 50 | 31 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 37 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | ESE 5 | WNW 10 | W 10 | E 5 | — | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 10 | W 8 | SW 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 33 | 31 | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | W 12 | E 4 | W 8 | W 8 | E 4 | — | SW 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 13 | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | N 5 | — | — | N 5 | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | 58 | — | — | 41 | 77 | 74 | 121 | 113 | 52 | 46 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 47 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 285 | 372 | 372 | 747 | 372 | 0 | 749 | 384 | 384 | 717 | 384 | 216 | 599 | 70 | 380 | 237 | 419 | 380 | 380 | 832 |
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