West Cornwall

Sennen Beach

Sandy

Seasonal

Yes

Yes

Seasonal

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Sennen Cove beach

sennen beach cornwall

TR19 7AZ

Beach Information

Seasonal dog ban
15th May – 30th September
Between 10am – 6pm

Sandy

Sennen Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town center. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Daily 01 April – 29 October
Patrol times 10am – 6pm

There is access to the beach at the far western end next to the car park. This is only suitable at low tide though.

Nearby Beaches

Gwynver Beach (0.7 Miles)
Nanjizal Beach (1.8 Miles)
Porthgwarra Beach (3.1 Miles)
Porthcurno Beach (3.2 Miles)
Porthchapel Beach (3.2 Miles)

Nearby Towns

Sennen (0.3 Miles)
Porthcurno (2.9 Miles)
St Just (3.2 Miles)
Newlyn (6.7 Miles)
Mousehole (7.0 Miles)

Things to do near Sennen Beach

Mayon Cliff Shipwreck (0.7 Miles)
Dr Syntax’s Head (1.2 Miles)
Goose Slade Point (1.2 Miles)
Enys Dodnan Arch (1.5 Miles)
Song of the Sea Cave (1.8 Miles)

Important Beach Information

A Guide to Jellyfish in Cornwall & Their Stings

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The Easy Way to Cold Water Swim in Cornwall

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What is High Tide & Low Tide?

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Spotted a stranded marine animal?

If you find a live seal, dolphin, whale, or turtle in distress on the beach, keep people and dogs well away and call BDMLR on 01825 765546 for expert help. Please don’t touch, feed, or move the animal.

Please call

your call could save its life.

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Sennen Cove beach

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Important Beach Information

A Guide to Jellyfish in Cornwall & Their Stings

Read more

The Easy Way to Cold Water Swim in Cornwall

Read more

What is High Tide & Low Tide?

Read more

Spotted a stranded marine animal?

If you find a live seal, dolphin, whale, or turtle in distress on the beach, keep people and dogs well away and call BDMLR on 01825 765546 for expert help. Please don’t touch, feed, or move the animal.

Please call

01825 765546

your call could save its life.

Proud Supporters of

Tourist Information

Sennen Beach is situated just around the corner from Land’s End and is the most westernly beach in mainland Britan. Sennen faces the full force of the Atlanic Ocean making it the perfect surfing spot and when theres a storm it lives up to its name. The sand dunes here offer a shelter and is generally a little quieter on that side of the stream. Access to the beach is easy from the large car park and there are toilets here. The village centre is located just a minute or two away with a couple of shops, cafes and pub. There’s also a fairly upmarket restaurant right on the beach.

As far as family friendly beaches goes Sennen is up there with the best, great facilities and everything you need for a beach to be perfect. This huge stretch of golden sand it protected by the RNLI during summer but still be cautious when entering the sea as the tides can get rough.

Swimming

Sennen Beach is an ideal spot for swimming during calm days. However, it’s essential to assess the conditions before entering the water. For added safety, consider swimming in pairs or groups and make sure you are within the lifeguards’ view.

Toilets

Sennen Beach toilets are located near the car park area, and additional facilities are available towards the town center. Toilets are closed during dusk.

Rockpools

You and the family can enjoy finding marine life in rockpools at Sennen Beach for sure, the best rockpools uncover at low tide and are filled with creatures from crabs to prawns and even someones fish! The Sennen Beach rockpools are located either the left side or right side of the beach.

Low Tide

Low tide at Sennen Beach is the best time to visit as it opens the beach to a larger expanse of sand making it perfect for family fun. The back of the beach at Sennen Beach is generally quieter and is a great spot to find small rock pools filled with small marine wildlife.

High Tide

High tide at Sennen Beach can cover the entire beach but to be sure there is a beach when you visit a regular tide in Cornwall is around 5.2m to 5.7m but on larger tides especially spring tides you can expect Sennen Beach to be quite dangerous if there are spring tides mixed with bigger waves so please be careful and always check the tide times at Sennen Beach.

Getting here

By Foot

Accessible via coastal path from either Gwynver Beach, Nanjizal Beach or Portheras Cove area within a short walk away.

By Car

Follow the A30 around the outskirts of Penzance and continue towards Sennen Cove and Lands End. Just before Lands End, take a right turn towards Sennen Cove. Before the Sennen Cove turning, there is also a turning to the car park at Gwynver.

By Bus

Unfortunately due to ever-changing timetables we’re unable you give you the best information for all locations so please check the Cornwall bus timetables near you

Tide Times

Planning a beach day? Don’t forget to check the tide times in Sennen Beach today to make the most of your visit!

23 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
01:27	low	0m
07:18	high	5.94m
13:51	low	0m
19:36	high	5.67m

24 January 2026

Time	Type	Height
02:03	low	0m
07:58	high	5.8m
14:29	low	0m
20:18	high	5.5m

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Weather Forecast

Be sure to check the Sennen Beach weather forecast ahead of time.

Surf information

Surf Height

Thigh high to Overhead (2-6ft) Can get hollow on bigger swells with the right banks.

Board Type

All Board Types.

Tide

Low to Mid is best.

Wind Direction

Southeasterlies.

Swell Direction

Northwest, West, Southwest.

Ability

All abilities welcome, but best left to Intermediate + during winter swells due to strong rips and big swells.

Sennen Beach FAQ

Where Is Sennen Beach?

Sennen beach is located in West Cornwall in the beautiful town of Sennen.

Is Sennen Beach Dog Friendly?

Yes, although there is a seasonal dog ban between 15th May to 30th September from 10am to 6pm

Can You Swim At Sennen Beach?

Yes, although there is big swells as this beach is exposed to the Atlantic ocean beach but if you do decide to swim always judge conditions before going in the sea and always swim with a partner.

Is There Toilets At Sennen Beach?

Yes, there are public toilets located at the car park.

What Is Sennen Beach Postcode?

The postcode for Sennen Beach is TR19 7DG.

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Check your travel time to the property

Nearest Locations

Sennen (0.35 miles)
Porthcurno (2.93 miles)
St Just (3.18 miles)
Newlyn (6.74 miles)
Mousehole (6.98 miles)

Nearest Activities

Mayon Cliff Shipwreck (0.69 miles)
Dr Syntax’s Head (1.16 miles)
Goose Slade Point (1.2 miles)
Enys Dodnan Arch (1.47 miles)
Song of the Sea Cave (1.83 miles)

Nearest Beaches

Gwynver Beach (0.74 miles)
Nanjizal Beach (1.8 miles)
Porthgwarra Beach (3.11 miles)
Porthcurno Beach (3.2 miles)
Porthchapel Beach (3.24 miles)

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