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Lat Long: 50.59° N 4.84° W

Port Isaac Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Isaac sea temperature is
15.2°C
2.2° 

Port Isaac surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Isaac surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, W swell with 26,922 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 11th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 15th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)23ft (7.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isaac over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

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Wave
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11
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10
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WNW
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WNW
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WNW
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11
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17
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WSW
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WSW
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12
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12
1.1
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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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56
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32
16
6
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143
131
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179
323
347
302
304
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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SSE
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:03AM5.90m
3:22PM6.22m
3:46AM6.23m
4:04PM6.44m
4:24AM6.49m
4:41PM6.58m
5:00AM6.64m
5:17PM6.62m
5:34AM6.69m
5:52PM6.57m
6:08AM6.63m
6:26PM6.42m
Low Tide
9:01PM1.16m
9:20AM1.17m
9:45PM0.90m
10:03AM0.89m
10:23PM0.71m
10:40AM0.70m
10:57PM0.62m
11:14AM0.60m
11:29PM0.61m
11:47AM0.60m
00:01AM0.69m
12:20PM0.69m
00:33AM0.85m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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