Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 28 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
10.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. 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 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 2nd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 4th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 30th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WNW
1
W
1.4
WNW
1.4
W
2.1
W
2.5
W
2.3
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
0.7
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.6
W
2
W
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)7141312781616141313121212121111107810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)476423679547401878264318451077694591141341330390459441369226529913
Wind
(km/h)
35
NW
35
NW
15
NW
30
WSW
40
WSW
40
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
25
W
5
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
5.11
2:36AM
5.54
3:11PM
5.55
3:33AM
6.03
4:00PM
6.03
4:18AM
6.47
4:40PM
6.43
4:56AM
6.79
5:15PM
6.72
5:30AM
6.97
5:48PM
6.88
6:03AM
7.01
6:20PM
6.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
1.91
9:11AM
1.49
9:32PM
1.43
10:01AM
1.03
10:17PM
0.99
10:41AM
0.66
10:55PM
0.64
11:16AM
0.40
11:29PM
0.41
11:47AM
0.28
12:00AM
0.31
12:17PM
0.29
12:30AM
0.34
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--
Sunset-6:44--6:45--6:46--6:49--6:50--6:52--6:53-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C8899910101011121091011910109121111
Feels °C (?)-1-13213558866664754876
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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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