Compton Bay surf break

Compton Bay surfForecast / Isle of Wight / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 03 May 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
12.4° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Compton Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Compton Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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)
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.8
E
5
0.1
W
9
0.5
E
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
1
S
4
1.4
SSW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
1
4
37
114
22
6
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
SSE
5
SSE
15
E
30
E
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:49PM2.35m
00:54AM2.35m
1:22PM2.30m
1:27AM2.28m
1:58PM2.23m
2:03AM2.19m
2:38PM2.14m
2:43AM2.11m
3:22PM2.05m
3:28AM2.02m
4:11PM1.99m
4:16AM1.96m
5:03PM1.96m
Low Tide
5:55PM0.26m
6:14AM0.17m
6:30PM0.35m
6:49AM0.26m
7:04PM0.48m
7:24AM0.38m
7:39PM0.62m
8:01AM0.52m
8:17PM0.76m
8:42AM0.65m
9:01PM0.91m
9:33AM0.75m
10:02PM1.02m
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5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:26
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8:28
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:35
8:36
8:37
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2
3
4
4
Temp °C
13
13
12
14
15
13
13
14
10
12
13
10
10
11
11
12
13
13
13
16
15
10
10
10
13
14
10
9
11
4
7
8
5
6
7
7
8
8
8
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.3
E
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.9
ESE
5
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
3
3
1
2
2
6
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
39
7
4
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSE
3
Energy kJ
1
3
2
1
2
4
4
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
1
2
1
2
11
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
4
1.7
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.5
E
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
ESE
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.9
ESE
4
1
S
4
1.4
SSW
6
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
3
15
212
96
34
28
9
5
6
7
29
37
114
22
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)
269
601
284
268
284
251
218
367
368
344
407
220
429
429
405
284
251
124
42
167
157
Best forecast wave conditions in Isle of Wight
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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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