Sennen Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.08° N 5.70° W

Sennen Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sennen Cove sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.3° 

Sennen Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sennen Cove surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,945 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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0
0
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1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
13
2.2
W
12
2.2
W
8
2.4
W
11
2.5
W
11
2.1
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
11
1.4
W
15
2.1
W
14
1.9
W
13
1.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
867
1016
1678
1568
1486
623
1326
1458
1011
764
640
550
425
343
240
250
375
881
1759
1247
647
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
WNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
W
10
NW
15
NE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:21PM4.20m
9:42AM4.08m
10:08PM3.79m
10:38AM3.71m
11:22PM3.46m
12:15PM3.50m
1:17AM3.41m
1:59PM3.64m
2:37AM3.66m
3:01PM3.97m
3:26AM4.01m
3:43PM4.37m
Low Tide
3:29PM1.22m
3:47AM1.46m
4:16PM1.59m
4:39AM1.80m
5:21PM1.89m
5:55AM2.02m
6:51PM2.01m
7:30AM2.01m
8:23PM1.84m
8:49AM1.75m
9:25PM1.50m
9:41AM1.39m
10:09PM1.11m
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7:09
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7:32
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7:28
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7:23
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Temp °C
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16
16
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17
Feels °C
10
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10
11
11
13
12
13
16
16
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18
19
18
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18
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14
14
15
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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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