
Surf Forecasts:
Port Isaac surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 13,204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isaac over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13204 | 6781 | 2684 | 1185 | 4041 | 7169 | 5900 | 3904 | 1780 | 641 | 1134 | 2460 | 4758 | 4007 | 2682 | 2096 | 1423 | 814 | 493 | 396 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:06AM5.64m | 4:23PM6.06m | 4:45AM6.17m | 5:01PM6.54m | 5:22AM6.64m | 5:39PM6.94m | 6:00AM7.01m | 6:18PM7.20m | 6:38AM7.23m | 6:57PM7.28m | 7:17AM7.27m | 7:39PM7.17m | 7:59AM7.12m | 8:23PM6.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM1.39m | 10:41PM0.99m | 10:57AM0.90m | 11:18PM0.55m | 11:34AM0.48m | 11:54PM0.22m | 12:11PM0.17m | 00:31AM0.03m | 12:50PM0.01m | 1:09AM0.03m | 1:30PM0.03m | 1:50AM0.20m | 2:13PM0.24m | 2:33AM0.53m | |||||||
7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | -4 | -2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
— | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 1780 | 641 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 814 | 493 | 396 | 171 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | S 4 |
13204 | 6781 | 2684 | 1185 | 4041 | 7169 | 5900 | 3904 | — | 19 | 1134 | 2460 | 4758 | 4007 | 2682 | 2096 | 1423 | — | — | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 482 | 262 | 464 | 776 | 776 | 250 | 221 | 39 | 408 | 541 | 776 | 786 | 338 | 221 | 258 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 480 |
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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.










