Portao Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Ceara)
| Name: | Portao |
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| Type: | reef/pier |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Portao in Ceara is an exposed reef/pier break that has very consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the south southwest with some shelter here from east winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around low tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rocks and pollution.
Overall Portao Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Portao surf quality by season and Portao surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Portao |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Portao:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ponte Metalica | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Volta da Jurema | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Leste Oeste | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Titanzinho | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia do Futuro | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Portao: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1344 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 1598 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 1748 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2050 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2203 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Portao: |
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| Closest tide station | Fortaleza, Brazil | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rio Ceara (bar), Brazil | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Macau, Rio Acu, Brazil | 158 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Camocim, Brazil | 172 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Luis Correia, Brazil | 225 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Portao: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2197 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 2710 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2850 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2855 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2858 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Portao: |
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| Closest city location | Fortaleza (Brazil) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Eusebio (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Maracanau (Brazil) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Aquiraz (Brazil) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Caucaia (Brazil) | 16 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Portao is Pinto Martins International (Fortaleza) Airport (FOR) in Brazil, which is 7 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Portao is Augusto Severo (Natal) Airport (NAT), also in Brazil, 437 km (271 miles) away.
