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Sennen Cove

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General info:

location:

Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Just 2 miles round the corner from Land's End, the popular surfing beach of Sennen Cove picks up a lot of swells, expecially during summer. The spot is suitable for all levels of kiteboarding and windsurfing.
Even at high tide, there is usually a sand bank in the top corner where you can rig, launch and land in safety. The waves here are frequently monsters, making Sennen a great wave riding beach in anything from SW to N winds. Beginners should not attempt this beach at high tide, or in heavy surf.

Getting there:

Nearest airport:

Plymouth

Nearest big city:

Penzance

Nearest town:

Sennen

Trip from town:

snap

Access:

immediate

Directions:

Head West! Less than a mile from Lands End take the A30 all the way just branching off at the end following the signs. For Sennen Cove use the car park at the Southern end of the beach (excellent access at £1 for 3 hours or £2 all day). For Gwenvor Park in the dunes at the Northern end of the beach and it is a 10 minute trek down.

Beach:

Level required:

all

Best style:

freestyle
wave

Watersports:

kitesurf
windsurf
surf

Shore:

soft sand

Bottom:

sandy

Water quality:

clean

Crowd:

crowded

Hazards:

- strong currents

Facilities:

+ life guard
+ toilets
+ showers
+ food
+ shop
+ parking

Beach rules:

Members photo shoots:

  • Surfer at Sennen Cove

Spot conditions:

Shore facing:

north-west

Dominant winds:

NE
SE
SW

Respect to shore:

sideshore
side-offshore

Wind strenght (Bf):

Best direction:

Blowing at:

Spot type:

beach

Best tide:

low

Waves:

waves (max 2m)

Consistency:

sometimes (21-60 days/yr)

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]


› June
› July
› August

Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]



Details:

Wind:

Usual UK conditions dictated by low pressure systems tracking in from West. SE or NE are cross-offshore. Anything with East in it benefits from a Venturi effect. Be carefull in offshore winds, as next stop is America!

Weather:
Spring wetsuit for summer otherwise full steamer is a must.
Water:
Anything from SW to N winds might bring big waves.

When is flat:

Day activities:

Night scene:

Amenities can be found in the Town of Sennen.

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