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CORNWALL — WEST PENWITH · GRANITE · tidal

Kenidjack Cliff climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp20°C
Wind14.4 km/h
Gusts22 km/h
Humidity92.6%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Tidal access: Base ledges inundated at high tide — climb strictly 2h either side of low water
High humidity (92.6%) — granite friction compromised, particularly for bouldering

7-day forecast

Scroll through each day — hourly detail is shown inline.

Today Friday 14 August
Good
Temp21°C
Rain0mm
Wind16 km/h
Gusts22 km/h
Humidity82%
No recent rain
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 20° 0mm 14 0 92.6%
07:00 20° 0mm 12 0 89.4%
08:00 21° 0mm 12 0 85.8%
09:00 21° 0mm 13 0 83.2%
10:00 21° 0mm 13 0 82.5%
11:00 22° 0mm 13 0 81.2%
12:00 22° 0mm 14 0 80.5%
13:00 22° 0mm 15 0 80.7%
14:00 22° 0mm 17 0 81.7%
15:00 21° 0mm 17 0 81.5%
16:00 21° 0mm 23 0 82.8%
17:00 20° 0mm 27 0 86.3%
18:00 20° 0mm 26 0 89%
19:00 19° 0mm 25 0 90.1%
20:00 19° 0mm 23 0 90.2%
21:00 19° 0mm 21 0 88.5%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity70%
No recent rain
  • Good conditions for granite
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0mm 28 0 77.4%
07:00 19° 0mm 27 0 74.8%
08:00 19° 0mm 28 0 73.1%
09:00 19° 0mm 26 0 73.8%
10:00 20° 0mm 25 0 71.7%
11:00 20° 0mm 23 0 69.8%
12:00 20° 0mm 23 0 69.3%
13:00 20° 0mm 25 0 68.8%
14:00 20° 0mm 26 0 68%
15:00 19° 0mm 26 0 68.8%
16:00 19° 0mm 27 0 71.7%
17:00 19° 0mm 29 0 73.3%
18:00 18° 0mm 29 0 73.6%
19:00 18° 0mm 28 0 73.3%
20:00 18° 0mm 26 0 72.8%
21:00 18° 0mm 25 0 73.1%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Good
Temp20°C
Rain0mm
Wind15 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity64%
No recent rain
  • Good conditions for granite
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 18 0 75.2%
07:00 18° 0mm 18 0 70.7%
08:00 19° 0mm 15 0 68.2%
09:00 19° 0mm 13 0 65.8%
10:00 20° 0mm 14 0 62.6%
11:00 20° 0mm 14 0 63.2%
12:00 20° 0mm 13 0 63.6%
13:00 20° 0mm 12 0 64%
14:00 20° 0mm 17 0 64.1%
15:00 20° 0mm 20 0 64%
16:00 20° 0mm 18 0 65.3%
17:00 19° 0mm 15 0 66.2%
18:00 19° 0mm 18 0 67.5%
Mon Monday 17 August
Good
Temp21°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity83%
No recent rain
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 19° 0.07mm 18 0 83.9%
12:00 21° 0.08mm 21 0 82.9%
18:00 20° 0.08mm 16 0 86.1%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp21°C
Rain0.7mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity84%
0.7mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 20° 0.18mm 17 0 94.9%
12:00 21° 0.18mm 25 0 84.2%
18:00 20° 0.25mm 26 0 92.2%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Good
Temp19°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind17 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity71%
Should be dry
  • Good conditions for granite
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0.05mm 18 0 83.2%
12:00 19° 0.07mm 17 0 70.5%
18:00 19° 0.03mm 19 0 64.1%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain0.8mm
Wind28 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity70%
0.8mm rain forecast
  • Good conditions for granite
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0.18mm 24 0 77.9%
12:00 18° 0.25mm 28 0 69.5%
18:00 18° 0.23mm 34 0 67.2%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain0.5mm
Wind31 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity68%
0.5mm rain forecast
  • Good conditions for granite
  • Very windy — exposed routes will be unpleasant
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0.07mm 35 0 74.4%
12:00 18° 0.2mm 31 0 67.6%
18:00 18° 0.03mm 26 0 67.6%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind9 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity80%
0.6mm rain forecast
  • Good conditions for granite
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.33mm 9 0 81.9%
12:00 17° 0.17mm 9 0 79.9%
18:00 17° 0mm 16 0 77.5%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity72%
Should be dry
  • Good conditions for granite
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 16° 0.18mm 17 0 77.6%
12:00 18° 0mm 19 0 72%
Tidal access
Base ledges inundated at high tide — climb strictly 2h either side of low water
Kenidjack Wall (E1 5b), Saxon (E2 5c), Iron Column (VS 4c)","Kenidjack Cliff is a wild, steep sea cliff venue located near St Just, featuring dark hornfels and granite rock. The rock character is exceptionally rough, dense, and featured, offering steep face climbing, sharp edges, and sustained jam cracks. Facing west into the Atlantic Ocean, the cliff captures afternoon sunlight, drying steadily under sea breezes, though dampness lingers in shadowy corners. The venue caters to experienced traditional climbers, featuring sustained HVS and E-grade testpieces like Kenidjack Wall and Saxon. The approach requires a twenty-minute walk down Kenidjack valley from parking laybys followed by an abseil. Atlantic swells and tidal cut-offs at the cliff base require constant vigilance.

About Kenidjack Cliff

Kenidjack Wall (E1 5b), Saxon (E2 5c), Iron Column (VS 4c)","Kenidjack Cliff is a wild, steep sea cliff venue located near St Just, featuring dark hornfels and granite rock. The rock character is exceptionally rough, dense, and featured, offering steep face climbing, sharp edges, and sustained jam cracks. Facing west into the Atlantic Ocean, the cliff captures afternoon sunlight, drying steadily under sea breezes, though dampness lingers in shadowy corners. The venue caters to experienced traditional climbers, featuring sustained HVS and E-grade testpieces like Kenidjack Wall and Saxon. The approach requires a twenty-minute walk down Kenidjack valley from parking laybys followed by an abseil. Atlantic swells and tidal cut-offs at the cliff base require constant vigilance.

Region
Cornwall — West Penwith
Rock type
granite
Aspect
west-facing
Altitude
40m
Exposure
low
Seepage
medium

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