Sennen Cove surf break

Sennen Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 08 May 2026 BST
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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
12.3° 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 Friday (May 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
12
1.1
N
7
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
11
1.7
N
7
2.2
N
7
1.4
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
18
1
WNW
5
2.2
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
NW
7
1.4
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
92
119
71
117
21
9
266
524
151
85
105
12
61
46
436
597
804
485
220
205
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
0
ENE
25
ENE
35
E
25
ENE
40
NE
40
NE
45
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
W
20
WNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
50
NW
40
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:53PM4.05m
10:23AM3.75m
10:57PM3.91m
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
Low Tide
4:03PM1.57m
4:43AM1.61m
5:03PM1.71m
5:48AM1.65m
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
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
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5:48
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
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8:51
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:57
8:58
9:00
2
5
1
1
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
13
13
12
11
11
10
11
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
11
12
8
7
9
7
4
2
2
5
6
7
8
7
6
2
1
2
3
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
N
6
1.1
N
7
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
11
1.6
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.4
N
5
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
68
92
119
17
117
21
9
341
149
138
67
19
8
11
26
16
11
24
49
220
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
E
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
13
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1
4
9
71
44
3
3
8
8
7
4
13
12
61
27
50
50
5
21
70
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
SW
7
0.3
W
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
E
5
0.3
N
5
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
3
3
2
13
7
3
3
2
2
3
37
4
4
30
5
21
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
6
2.1
NNE
7
2.3
ENE
7
1.7
N
7
2.2
N
7
1.4
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.4
WNW
3
1
WNW
5
2.2
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
NW
7
1.5
N
7
1.2
N
6
Energy kJ
13
94
125
444
584
266
524
151
85
105
3
46
436
597
804
485
198
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
16
52
27
216
540
465
63
301
267
225
268
720
565
590
749
94
20
20
5
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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