Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 01 Jan 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
10.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 6km away, Polzeath beach community Webcam


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Isaac this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 8th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
1
NW
1.6
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.5
NNW
2
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)55566677666676611111013126
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5593571902071693722571461401151013111701272120183549127
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
30
NW
20
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
30
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
10
NE
5
ENE
10
W
15
SSW
20
WNW
25
W
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononononononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:31PM
6.22
4:00AM
6.45
4:28PM
6.53
4:53AM
6.81
5:20PM
6.77
5:43AM
7.08
6:08PM
6.89
6:29AM
7.21
6:54PM
6.86
7:14AM
7.17
7:38PM
6.70
7:58AM
6.97
8:21PM
6.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:23AM
1.08
9:52PM
0.92
10:23AM
0.70
10:47PM
0.63
11:16AM
0.39
11:37PM
0.40
12:06PM
0.19
12:24AM
0.29
12:53PM
0.15
1:09AM
0.31
1:37PM
0.26
1:51AM
0.47
2:20PM
0.51
2:33AM
0.75
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise8:19--8:19--8:19--8:19--8:18--8:18--8:18--
Sunset-4:23--4:25--4:27--4:28--4:29--4:30--4:30-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
------2-222322-----16
Temp. °C8887665555566545679811
Feels °C (?)110-1-2-2-3-4-3-2-1-2-3-3-2324526
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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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