Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 BST
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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
10.8° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 10th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 11th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 11th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
1
!
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
1
W
1.7
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.7
WSW
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.8
W
1.8
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)1413121161314141312141414131281010101112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)81346627122922319601280818908280642073656414722579963981177504402474446
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
NNW
10
W
25
W
35
WNW
25
NNW
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
WSW
30
W
40
SW
45
SW
35
W
35
W
15
W
20
SSW
30
SSW
25
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
5.36
10:31AM
5.00
10:58PM
4.94
11:33AM
4.62
12:14AM
4.67
1:05PM
4.47
1:51AM
4.73
2:36PM
4.72
3:06AM
5.13
3:38PM
5.21
3:58AM
5.67
4:24PM
5.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
1.82
4:18AM
2.00
4:38PM
2.24
5:18AM
2.40
5:50PM
2.56
6:53AM
2.58
7:33PM
2.60
8:29AM
2.38
8:56PM
2.28
9:34AM
1.91
9:53PM
1.78
10:21AM
1.36
10:37PM
1.24
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:28--
Sunset-8:01--8:02--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:09--8:10-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------2811221-122---
Temp. °C141612109978108999989109998
Feels °C (?)1415115120031-10103435233
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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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