Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove sits at the tip of the Penwith Peninsula near Land's End, facing south-west into the Atlantic. One of Cornwall's most consistent spots, it picks up swell from a wide window and offers quality beach break waves on a sandy bottom. Works on all tides and is sheltered from northerly winds. The south end near the harbour is more protected. Popular but rarely as crowded as the north coast.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.
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Everything you need to know before paddling out at Sennen Cove, England.
Hazards & Safety
Rips near the harbour wall on bigger swells. Rocky outcrop mid-beach at low tide.
Local Tips
Works on all tides and catches swell from a wider window than most Cornish spots due to the SW-facing aspect. The south end near the harbour is more sheltered. Gwenver beach just around the headland is worth checking on big days — more exposed but powerful.
Getting There
Car park at the harbour end. 2 minute walk to the beach.
Parking: Pay & display at harbour. Additional parking at the top of the hill.
Facilities: Toilets, cafe, surf hire, RNLI lifeboat station.
Crowds
Moderate in summer, quiet rest of year. Never as busy as the north coast.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Sennen
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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Sennen Cove sits at the tip of the Penwith Peninsula near Land's End, facing south-west into the Atlantic. One of Cornwall's most consistent spots, it picks up swell from a wide window and offers quality beach break waves on a sandy bottom. Works on all tides and is sheltered from northerly winds. The south end near the harbour is more protected. Popular but rarely as crowded as the north coast.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.
Tide data from Sennen
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Rips near the harbour wall on bigger swells. Rocky outcrop mid-beach at low tide.
Works on all tides and catches swell from a wider window than most Cornish spots due to the SW-facing aspect. The south end near the harbour is more sheltered. Gwenver beach just around the headland is worth checking on big days — more exposed but powerful.
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