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Sennen Cove Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 normal for this time of year)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 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | |
152 | 295 | 1641 | 1752 | 1564 | 1351 | 826 | 307 | 759 | 966 | 1750 | 4420 | 3347 | 1644 | 821 | 622 | 516 | 573 | 619 | 551 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:09PM5.53m | 5:31AM5.60m | 5:54PM5.68m | 6:17AM5.60m | 6:40PM5.68m | 7:04AM5.46m | 7:27PM5.54m | 7:54AM5.19m | 8:17PM5.29m | 8:46AM4.84m | 9:12PM4.97m | 9:45AM4.48m | 10:14PM4.65m | 10:53AM4.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.13m | 12:03PM0.08m | 00:28AM0.03m | 12:50PM0.11m | 1:18AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.25m | 2:09AM0.22m | 2:30PM0.48m | 3:04AM0.47m | 3:25PM0.75m | 4:03AM0.74m | 4:24PM1.03m | 5:06AM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 |
 | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | 9:12 |
1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 15 | W 14 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
 kJ | 17 | 125 | 1641 | 1752 | 3 | 1351 | 826 | 214 | 17 | 16 | 644 | 11 | 3347 | 1644 | 821 | 622 | 516 | 573 | 619 | 551 | 482 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | WNW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 19 | S 18 | SE 6 | SW 17 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 25 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | S 20 | W 16 | S 13 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | S 5 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 12 | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 152 | 295 | 259 | — | 1564 | — | 18 | 307 | 759 | 966 | 1750 | 4420 | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 206 | 548 | 240 | 213 | 57 | 71 | 391 | 525 | 240 | 213 | 213 | 184 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 34 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 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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