
Surf Forecasts:
Sennen Cove surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 9,128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 (Nov 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sennen Cove over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sun night, gales from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | S 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | WSW 12 | W 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11263 | 7453 | 2713 | 761 | 3342 | 7173 | 7687 | 6376 | 7193 | 4142 | 2501 | 1469 | 596 | 300 | 538 | 1008 | 869 | 2352 | 2718 | 1026 | 1891 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:53PM5.40m | 4:13AM5.45m | 4:31PM5.60m | 4:51AM5.63m | 5:10PM5.66m | 5:31AM5.67m | 5:52PM5.57m | 6:13AM5.56m | 6:36PM5.33m | 6:58AM5.32m | 7:24PM4.97m | 7:49AM4.97m | 8:20PM4.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.40m | 10:21PM0.19m | 10:39AM0.18m | 10:59PM0.06m | 11:19AM0.06m | 11:39PM0.07m | 12:02PM0.08m | 00:22AM0.21m | 12:47PM0.24m | 1:08AM0.46m | 1:38PM0.50m | 1:59AM0.78m | 2:36PM0.82m | 3:00AM1.11m | |||||||
6:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 4:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 2 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 16 | W 11 | WSW 12 | W 14 |
516 | 218 | 2713 | 713 | 2166 | — | — | — | 7193 | 4142 | 2501 | 1469 | 596 | 300 | 290 | 1008 | 869 | 134 | 2718 | 1026 | 1891 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | W 18 | — | WNW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 9 |
— | 138 | 26 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 26 | — | 327 | 385 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 12 | — |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 453 | 505 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — |
11263 | 7453 | 101 | 761 | 3342 | 7173 | 7687 | 6376 | — | — | — | — | 86 | 175 | 538 | 628 | 729 | 2352 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 727 | 206 | 57 | 577 | 557 | 465 | 557 | 716 | 94 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 158 | 184 | 158 | 194 | 213 | 305 | 313 | 197 | 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.
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