Sennen Cove surf break

Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

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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
12.5° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10PM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 15th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
7
1.9
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.1
N
6
0.8
NNW
5
0.4
SSW
8
0.8
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1
WNW
5
2.2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
N
5
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
13
0.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
321
286
77
32
28
43
61
56
449
843
1064
909
311
197
119
45
21
39
31
72
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
40
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
5
N
15
NW
25
NNW
30
WNW
45
WNW
45
WNW
45
NNW
35
N
40
N
25
NNE
10
NE
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
15
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
4:25PM5.26m
4:46AM5.45m
5:09PM5.53m
Low Tide
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
10:30AM0.37m
10:52PM0.35m
11:16AM0.17m
11:40PM0.13m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:35
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8:53
8:55
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:00
9:02
2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
13
12
12
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
11
10
11
10
10
6
4
4
4
6
7
8
5
6
1
1
1
2
1
2
7
9
5
7
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
7
1.5
E
8
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
WNW
5
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
N
5
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
269
265
108
77
32
15
26
26
12
50
50
49
42
311
197
119
45
21
39
24
72
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.2
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
S
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
E
5
0.5
WNW
6
0.3
N
5
0.3
W
13
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
9
8
15
15
30
28
31
61
28
6
5
2
1
21
21
19
2
19
4
31
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.4
N
5
0.2
W
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
N
4
0.2
N
4
Energy kJ
3
8
2
8
7
7
12
14
30
2
2
1
19
18
15
17
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
7
1.9
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.1
N
6
0.8
NNW
5
0.8
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1
WNW
5
2.2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
1.6
N
7
1.4
N
6
0.9
N
6
0.7
N
6
Energy kJ
220
321
286
77
32
43
58
56
449
843
1064
909
225
144
52
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
267
595
63
493
473
23
5
589
548
590
1113
94
117
117
78
0
0
70
0
405
5
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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