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Port Isaac Surf Forecast
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Port Isaac surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 BST
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 Saturday (May 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Isaac in the next 12 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Isaac over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 190 | 120 | 87 | 41 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 56 | 46 | 72 | 42 | 78 | 71 | 69 | 58 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 15 | 32 | 46 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 23 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:08AM 7.54 | 7:29PM 7.46 | 7:52AM 7.29 | 8:13PM 7.20 | 8:38AM 6.84 | 8:59PM 6.77 | 9:27AM 6.28 | 9:50PM 6.24 | 10:21AM 5.68 | 10:48PM 5.70 | 11:25AM 5.16 | 11:59PM 5.29 | 12:45PM 4.88 | 1:21AM 5.13 | 2:07PM 4.90 | 2:36AM 5.23 | 3:13PM 5.13 | 3:33AM 5.47 | 4:01PM 5.45 | 4:18AM 5.74 | 4:41PM 5.77 | 4:56AM 5.99 | 5:16PM 6.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:01AM -0.26 | 1:22PM -0.17 | 1:45AM -0.14 | 2:06PM 0.12 | 2:30AM 0.18 | 2:50PM 0.57 | 3:19AM 0.67 | 3:39PM 1.10 | 4:14AM 1.22 | 4:36PM 1.64 | 5:20AM 1.73 | 5:47PM 2.06 | 6:41AM 2.03 | 7:11PM 2.24 | 8:04AM 2.06 | 8:29PM 2.16 | 9:10AM 1.87 | 9:30PM 1.92 | 9:59AM 1.62 | 10:16PM 1.63 | 10:39AM 1.36 | 10:54PM 1.35 | 11:13AM 1.13 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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