Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.7° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.8
NNW
5
0.3
WNW
15
0.5
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
7
0.5
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
22
47
36
33
27
42
97
206
243
232
127
85
58
52
53
52
100
48
48
20
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
N
15
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
45
E
40
ESE
30
ESE
15
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
35
NW
30
WNW
20
WNW
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:41PM5.19m
3:08AM5.59m
3:43PM5.53m
4:04AM5.91m
4:30PM5.89m
4:48AM6.20m
5:10PM6.20m
5:26AM6.41m
5:45PM6.44m
6:01AM6.55m
6:19PM6.58m
6:35AM6.59m
6:51PM6.62m
Low Tide
9:04PM1.84m
9:41AM1.49m
10:01PM1.51m
10:30AM1.18m
10:47PM1.19m
11:09AM0.93m
11:25PM0.93m
11:44AM0.75m
11:59PM0.75m
12:16PM0.66m
00:32AM0.65m
12:46PM0.66m
1:03AM0.65m
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cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
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8:30
8:31
8:34
8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
13
15
15
13
11
12
10
14
16
13
14
14
12
14
14
11
9
10
9
13
13
11
11
12
10
4
6
5
7
9
3
7
9
9
9
8
7
2
3
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.8
NNW
5
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
7
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
29
22
47
36
33
27
19
97
206
243
232
127
85
58
52
53
52
100
48
48
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
W
15
0.5
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
3
3
20
42
10
15
28
24
22
4
35
7
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
10
18
16
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.8
NE
4
1
NE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1
E
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
13
14
10
22
41
63
35
20
1
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
6
6
6
6
54
3
118
67
113
335
272
226
218
218
49
62
495
0
776
249
227
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
5
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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