Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 05 Mar 2026 GMT
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Port Isaac surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Port Isaac sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Isaac this week:

The surf forecast for Port Isaac over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 5th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 11th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 11th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isaac over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.2
W
2.5
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.4
WNW
1.6
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
WSW
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)1212871212131414131312111110111110151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)396389881397411411700101812081104917649433361165146146131245726761609
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
10
SSW
50
N
40
N
30
N
10
NNE
10
E
5
SW
10
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
S
15
S
15
WSW
15
S
25
NW
15
NNW
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffcrossoffcross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:49PM
7.01
7:05AM
7.14
7:22PM
6.87
7:38AM
6.86
7:53PM
6.59
8:09AM
6.46
8:25PM
6.21
8:42AM
5.98
8:58PM
5.76
9:17AM
5.46
9:36PM
5.27
10:01AM
4.95
10:28PM
4.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:49PM
0.10
1:00AM
0.18
1:19PM
0.26
1:31AM
0.38
1:48PM
0.55
2:01AM
0.69
2:17PM
0.93
2:32AM
1.09
2:47PM
1.37
3:05AM
1.56
3:22PM
1.85
3:46AM
2.05
4:08PM
2.33
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise6:56--6:54--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:45--6:43--
Sunset-6:06--6:07--6:08--6:10--6:13--6:14--6:15-
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
113-----1------------
Temp. °C12125676101010111111131310121110997
Feels °C (?)810-6-3019986789108886445
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Information about the Port Isaac Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Port Isaac provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Isaac can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Isaac 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 (Port Isaac) 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 Port Isaac 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Port Isaac, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Padstow which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bodmin which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Newquay, Par and Saint Austell.

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