Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 28 Feb 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
10.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 2nd Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 7th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 7th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Sat
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
0
0
2
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
0
0
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
W
1.9
W
2
W
2
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
2.2
WNW
2.4
NW
0.9
W
1.4
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)14131212111211121413121111131211107121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18091256121810761304115470179213048483441951511684033509145712165741686
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
35
SW
40
SSW
45
S
35
S
25
S
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
ENE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
0
N
45
NNW
25
NW
10
NW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoncross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:24PM
5.58
3:49AM
6.04
4:18PM
6.09
4:38AM
6.57
5:02PM
6.52
5:20AM
6.98
5:40PM
6.84
5:57AM
7.22
6:16PM
7.00
6:32AM
7.27
6:49PM
7.01
7:05AM
7.14
7:22PM
6.87
7:38AM
6.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:47PM
1.42
10:19AM
1.01
10:37PM
0.91
11:04AM
0.55
11:18PM
0.50
11:42AM
0.24
11:55PM
0.24
12:17PM
0.08
12:28AM
0.13
12:49PM
0.10
1:00AM
0.18
1:19PM
0.26
1:31AM
0.38
Sat
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:50
Sunset5:58--5:59--6:00--6:02--6:04--6:06--6:07--
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-31--1----------4----
Temp. °C9101111111212810111113131013131079911
Feels °C (?)3533357477910106998-2456
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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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