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Port Isaac Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 12 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.9° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Monday (Apr 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isaac over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 7707 | 3388 | 1173 | 520 | 323 | 156 | 103 | 92 | 127 | 679 | 1029 | 1174 | 3423 | 3676 | 2117 | 902 | 556 | 216 | 288 | 277 | 225 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:36PM 4.72 | 3:06AM 5.13 | 3:38PM 5.21 | 3:58AM 5.67 | 4:24PM 5.78 | 4:42AM 6.25 | 5:05PM 6.35 | 5:22AM 6.78 | 5:44PM 6.85 | 6:01AM 7.19 | 6:23PM 7.21 | 6:41AM 7.42 | 7:02PM 7.39 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:56PM 2.28 | 9:34AM 1.91 | 9:53PM 1.78 | 10:21AM 1.36 | 10:37PM 1.24 | 11:02AM 0.80 | 11:17PM 0.71 | 11:40AM 0.33 | 11:56PM 0.27 | 12:18PM 0.00 | 12:35AM -0.03 | 12:56PM -0.15 | 1:15AM -0.15 | ||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
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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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