Sennen Cove
Cornwall, England
Beach breakIntermediate
A picturesque fishing village at the very tip of Cornwall near Land's End, Sennen Cove has a beautiful, sheltered beach with consistent waves and one of England's most charming surf communities.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
October–November
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Variable beach break, the bay provides some shelter from NW swells while still receiving consistent Atlantic swell
Length
30–80m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The cove provides some protection but the waves have genuine Atlantic power on solid swells.
Hazards
- •Rip currents alongside the rocks at each end of the cove
- •Cold water (11–15°C)
- •Rocky headlands at low tide
Local Tips
- •Sennen is one of the closest surf beaches to Land's End, visiting Europe's most south-westerly point is a worthwhile detour.
- •The Old Success Inn at the top of the beach is a legendary surf pub, been warming up cold water surfers for decades.
Location
50.0776, -5.7022