Sennen Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.08° N 5.70° W

Sennen Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sennen Cove sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, W swell with 3,555 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sennen Cove in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
1.8
S
6
2
SSW
7
1.6
WSW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WSW
8
2
W
6
3.5
W
10
3
W
9
2.5
W
8
2.5
W
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
67
51
19
35
41
78
100
78
49
30
276
406
339
131
109
301
2526
1533
973
784
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
45
E
40
E
35
ENE
35
E
25
SE
25
SSW
15
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
NE
25
NW
30
SW
35
WSW
45
W
45
W
Wind State
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High Tide
2:30PM3.72m
3:04AM3.75m
3:29PM4.01m
3:54AM4.05m
4:13PM4.36m
4:33AM4.37m
4:50PM4.72m
5:08AM4.68m
5:23PM5.04m
5:40AM4.95m
5:55PM5.29m
6:12AM5.17m
6:27PM5.47m
Low Tide
8:57PM1.80m
9:24AM1.70m
9:59PM1.50m
10:16AM1.37m
10:43PM1.15m
10:56AM1.03m
11:20PM0.82m
11:32AM0.72m
11:55PM0.54m
12:05PM0.48m
00:28AM0.33m
12:38PM0.32m
1:00AM0.21m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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