Surf Forecasts:
Port Isaac surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,888 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 (Oct 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isaac over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 48 | 252 | 728 | 1331 | 906 | 916 | 692 | 388 | 210 | 138 | 73 | 273 | 403 | 531 | 408 | 408 | 300 | 430 | 605 | 1439 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 4:49PM6.51m | 5:12AM6.49m | 5:30PM6.86m | 5:50AM6.81m | 6:07PM7.05m | 6:26AM6.98m | 6:42PM7.09m | 6:59AM7.01m | 7:16PM6.97m | 7:32AM6.88m | 7:49PM6.72m | 8:04AM6.63m | 8:22PM6.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47AM0.96m | 11:13PM0.60m | 11:28AM0.58m | 11:50PM0.32m | 12:05PM0.33m | 00:24AM0.20m | 12:39PM0.22m | 00:56AM0.21m | 1:11PM0.26m | 1:27AM0.36m | 1:43PM0.43m | 1:57AM0.63m | 2:14PM0.72m | 2:28AM0.97m | |||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NNW 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 16 | WNW 14 | W 12 |
| kJ | 96 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 388 | 210 | 138 | 73 | 273 | 403 | — | 408 | 408 | 300 | 5 | 66 | 1439 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | — |
| kJ | 59 | 48 | 252 | 728 | 1331 | 906 | 916 | 692 | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | 36 | 531 | — | — | — | 430 | 605 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 250 | 227 | 534 | 778 | 262 | 86 | 250 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 260 | 255 | 4 | 14 | 53 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 110 |
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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.
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