Port Isaac Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Port Isaac over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you, it's a tough one to call.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a long dry spell. The first solid chance of a wave doesn't show up until Thursday the 13th of August, and even then, it's not great. For the first few days, we're talking about tiny, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. It's going to be flat and messy, so save the wax for later.

The first real bump in the ocean arrives on Thursday morning the 13th. Swell picks up to 3ft from the west with an 11-second period, giving us some moderate energy (229). The problem is the wind is onshore from the north, so it'll be blown out and sloppy. It's the first surfable day, but not one to write home about. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are similar stories – a bit of swell but messy winds.

We finally get a glimmer of hope on Tuesday the 18th of August. The morning shows a 4ft west swell (energy 204), but it's a short 7-second period, so it'll be a bit fat and won't have much punch. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it could be okay for a beginner or longboarder who isn't too fussy.

The standout window looks to be Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning has the biggest swell we've seen: 5ft from the NNW with a combined energy of 236. The afternoon pushes that to 5ft from the NW. Now, this swell is short period (6 seconds), so it'll be a bit disorganised and won't have the power of a proper groundswell. With a cross-onshore wind from the NW, it's going to be choppy. For the more experienced among you, this might offer some punchy, if a bit lumpy, waves. Beginners should probably sit this one out as 5ft can be a handful, especially in those conditions.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of the week and into the final weekend. Thursday the 20th still has some 4ft swell but with a strong onshore wind, it'll be a washing machine. By Friday the 21st, the wind finally goes offshore from the east, which is great news for clean conditions, but the swell has dropped right back to 3ft and the energy is weak (83). The following days are small again.

So, if you're looking for the best of a bad bunch, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 19th of August for the most size. It won't be pretty, but it's the only time we get any real power. For cleaner, smaller waves, Friday morning the 21st of August is your best bet, but don't expect much push.

Stay tuned, things can change.

Rusty

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