Surf spot

Kennack Sands

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Country: UK, Cornwall South
Coordinates: 50.0050, -5.1615

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Wave height (m)	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	1.2	1.2	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	1
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	WSW	W	WSW	WNW	W	W	WNW	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Wave period (s)	6	5.8	5.8	5.4	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.5	6.8	6.5	6.8	7.7	4.6	4.7	5.7	5.8	7.8	7.7	7.6	7.5	7.3	7.3	7	6.9	5.6	5.3	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	4.8	4.2	4.5	4.3	4.2	6	4.7	6.8	6.6	5.7	6	6.7	7.3	7.8	8.2	8.3	8.2	8.4	8.4	8.6	7.3	7.7	8	8.2	8.4	8.3
Wave energy (kJ)	186	136	112	93	72	60	55	39	35	37	47	49	17	22	40	44	81	87	85	83	75	71	79	74	70	61	54	46	42	42	29	18	17	19	18	35	25	56	56	86	104	93	102	111	128	125	114	95	82	68	93	122	132	128	104	127
Wind speed (km/h)	12.3	14.3	13.2	13.7	15.4	14.5	10.8	8.2	6.9	10.6	13.3	21.8	25.6	26.7	19.6	20.8	22.5	24.1	17.3	14.1	19.2	17.3	12.3	12	13.4	10.6	9.2	14.7	17.3	15.4	11.3	16.8	13.5	22.2	18.1	30.2	32.9	33.3	25.2	21.1	24.2	20.9	23.1	27.1	24.7	24.1	20.1	13	13.4	12.8	20.6	21.7	24.9	26.7	20.6	15.6
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Kennack Sands, Cornwall South, UK is a scenic beach break on the Lizard Peninsula, known for its relatively sheltered, beginner-friendly waves compared with many other Cornish south-coast spots.

Wave type

Mostly beach break
Works best with south to southwest swell
Can pick up small to medium surf and often offers peaky, playful waves
On bigger swells it can get more powerful, but still usually remains more manageable than exposed reef setups nearby

Conditions

Best on mid tide to incoming tide for shape and consistency
The beach has sandbars that shift, so the takeoff and peak can change over time
Can be affected by wind; light offshore or calm conditions are ideal

Skill level

Often considered beginner to intermediate friendly
Good for learning because it can be less intimidating and has soft, rideable waves
More experienced surfers can enjoy it when conditions line up and the peaks get punchier

Atmosphere

A beautiful, natural beach with a relaxed feel
Popular with local surfers, swimmers, and families in summer
The setting is one of the highlights: wide sandy beach, cliffs, and clear Cornwall coastal scenery

Things to watch

Can get crowded when conditions are good
Sandbanks can create rips and channel movement, especially with larger surf
As with most beach breaks, wave quality can vary a lot from session to session

Overall

Kennack Sands is a friendly, picturesque Cornish surf spot that’s best suited to surfers looking for fun, accessible beach-break waves in a stunning coastal location.