Port Isaac Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Port Isaac over the next couple of weeks.

We’re in for a real mixed bag, and to be honest, the first week is a bit of a write-off. The surf window doesn’t really open until about a week in, so we’ve got a long gap of nothing much to get excited about. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort while you’re waiting.

The first real chance of a proper surf comes on Thursday, 17th September. The morning is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the west with a 10-second period, pushing a combined wave energy of 964 (moderate). That’s a good, powerful groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the SSW, so the waves at Port Isaac should be clean and lined up. This is a standout for the confident surfers – it’s a bit too big for beginners, but for everyone else, that’s a session to circle on the calendar. The afternoon drops off a bit as the wind swings cross-shore, so get it early.

Then, on Friday, 18th September, the swell really starts to pump. The afternoon sees a chunky 10ft west swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1487 (strong). That’s serious power. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but for the experienced crew looking for a big, heavy wave, this is your ticket. It’s strictly for experts at that size.

The rest of the period is either too small, too windy, or just plain messy. There’s a brief window on the morning of 16th September with 8ft swell, but the onshore wind and cross-chop make it a tough prospect. We’ll call it a marginal one.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud. The real action is all on the 17th and 18th of September. Thursday morning is the cleanest, best-shaped option, and Friday afternoon is for the big-wave hunters. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

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