Port Isaac Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.59° N 4.84° W

Port Isaac Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Isaac sea temperature is
17.8°C
2.0° 

Port Isaac surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Isaac surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, WNW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Isaac this week:

The surf forecast for Port Isaac over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isaac over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
11
0.9
W
10
2.1
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
1.6
W
8
1.6
W
7
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
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8
1.6
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10
1.2
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10
1
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10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
19
0.9
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
621
441
164
469
416
284
308
229
470
431
442
514
290
202
125
94
66
60
180
454
536
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
WNW
30
WSW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
35
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
0
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
E
5
SE
5
ESE
5
ESE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
9:28PM6.02m
9:44AM5.81m
10:05PM5.47m
10:25AM5.30m
10:51PM4.94m
11:19AM4.82m
11:59PM4.51m
12:45PM4.52m
1:44AM4.38m
2:31PM4.63m
3:14AM4.67m
3:41PM5.06m
Low Tide
3:18PM1.04m
3:33AM1.35m
3:53PM1.54m
4:10AM1.86m
4:36PM2.05m
4:58AM2.34m
5:40PM2.50m
6:19AM2.69m
7:27PM2.69m
8:14AM2.68m
9:06PM2.45m
9:32AM2.31m
10:06PM1.99m
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7:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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 16 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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