Sennen Cove
Next to Land's End: Cornwall's swell magnet, for when everything else is flat.
Sennen Cove is next to Land's End, the south-western tip of England. It's the beach that picks up the most swell in the region, so it works when the rest of Cornwall is flat.
The water is very clear and the village very pretty.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE, SE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or funboard; a longboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Sennen Cove
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Localism and vibe
A regular local crew. Respect priority.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Currents and rocks at either end.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.