Compton Bay surf break

Compton Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 BST
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Compton Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Compton Bay sea temperature is
11.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Compton Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Compton Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
4
1.2
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
77
40
39
26
17
17
11
12
8
18
15
15
14
13
12
11
19
59
62
21
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
E
20
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
SW
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
35
NNE
40
NE
45
ENE
40
E
35
E
25
E
10
E
5
NW
25
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:00PM2.13m
7:17AM2.05m
8:15PM2.20m
8:32AM2.11m
9:17PM2.30m
9:34AM2.20m
10:06PM2.39m
10:24AM2.29m
10:47PM2.45m
11:05AM2.34m
11:23PM2.46m
11:42AM2.37m
11:54PM2.44m
12:16PM2.37m
Low Tide
00:32AM0.87m
1:05PM0.56m
1:42AM0.74m
2:03PM0.45m
2:33AM0.57m
2:49PM0.33m
3:15AM0.41m
3:30PM0.25m
3:54AM0.27m
4:08PM0.19m
4:30AM0.17m
4:45PM0.17m
5:05AM0.12m
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
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8:15
8:16
8:19
8:20
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:27
1
1
1
5
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
14
11
13
13
16
16
14
10
13
10
14
13
12
10
13
14
15
14
11
12
12
11
5
8
9
15
14
11
4
6
3
5
4
3
2
10
12
12
9
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
E
4
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
89
77
40
39
26
17
17
11
12
6
6
15
15
14
13
12
11
3
10
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.4
E
4
0.2
E
3
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
2
5
1
10
8
18
2
1
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
N
3
0.9
NE
4
0.7
ENE
4
1.7
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
E
7
3
E
8
1.7
ESE
6
1.3
E
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.8
WSW
4
1.2
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
4
Energy kJ
4
5
7
2
7
4
29
16
212
419
414
1164
230
103
28
19
59
62
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
42
0
157
200
116
188
344
198
216
214
185
342
230
248
116
108
17
286
268
260
318
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Compton Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Compton Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Compton Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Compton Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Compton Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Compton Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Compton Bay is 14 km (9 miles) from Newport. If you plan a holiday in Isle of Wight, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newport. Newport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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