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Compton Bay Surf Forecast
/ Isle of Wight (6 surf breaks) /
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Compton Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.9° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 21st May) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 21st May) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Compton Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | |
9 | 24 | 75 | 50 | 28 | 49 | 100 | 97 | 154 | 268 | 369 | 313 | 189 | 128 | 346 | 144 | 42 | 68 | 103 | 138 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:05AM2.47m | 11:27PM2.60m | 11:59AM2.57m | 00:16AM2.63m | 12:52PM2.62m | 1:06AM2.61m | 1:44PM2.61m | 1:57AM2.55m | 2:37PM2.55m | 2:48AM2.46m | 3:31PM2.46m | 3:40AM2.35m | 4:26PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07AM0.02m | 4:25PM-0.04m | 4:50AM-0.14m | 5:09PM-0.07m | 5:34AM-0.22m | 5:54PM-0.03m | 6:19AM-0.21m | 6:40PM0.09m | 7:06AM-0.12m | 7:28PM0.26m | 7:56AM0.04m | 8:20PM0.47m | 8:50AM0.23m | 9:19PM0.68m | |||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 |
 kJ | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 42 | 46 | 44 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 51 | 346 | 144 | 42 | 68 | 103 | 138 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 35 | 30 | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 24 | 75 | 50 | 28 | 49 | 100 | 97 | 154 | 268 | 369 | 313 | 189 | 128 | 40 | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 36 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 310 | 303 | 318 | 101 | 268 | 249 | 204 | 240 | 229 | 601 | 268 | 268 | 212 | 108 | 17 | 22 | 108 | 0 | 109 | 42 | 109 |
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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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