Surf Forecasts:
El Porto Beach surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Porto Beach this week:
The surf forecast for El Porto Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Porto Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Porto Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for our stretch of coast.
Straight up, it’s a tough run ahead. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of small, tired swell and tricky wind. Most of these days are going to be a write-off for a proper wave, so you’ll need to be patient.
We kick off Monday, the 17th of August, with a weak 2ft swell from the SSW, but that 6 mph cross-on breeze is going to mess with the surface. The wave energy is only moderate at 219, and it’s just not coming together. That pretty much sets the tone. The whole first week is littered with onshore or cross-shore winds and marginal conditions. The swell stays under 3ft, and the period is all over the shop, but mostly short enough to be frustrating. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile all the way through Thursday the 28th.
Now, if you're hanging for a wave, keep your eyes on Friday the 28th of August. That afternoon finally looks like a glimmer of hope. We’ll see a 2ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 16 seconds, pushing a moderate energy of 226. The wind is forecast to swing offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. That’s the standout. Clean conditions on a long-period swell like that will make for some lined-up, if small, waves at *El Porto Beach*. It’s a consistent, exposed beach break, but with that long period, expect the sets to be a bit straighter. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so that’s a bonus. You might have some company, but it’s worth the paddle out for a taste of something clean.
The rest of the run into September is more of the same – sub 3ft swell and onshore winds. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent onshore flow over the beach setup might get you excited, but for a paddle surfer, it’s mainly a waiting game.
Keep the chin up, the ocean always changes.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 214 | 186 | 186 | 180 | 146 | 109 | 142 | 209 | 217 | 125 | 118 | 120 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:52AM1.25m | 1:20PM1.51m | 1:54AM1.02m | 2:00PM1.46m | 3:41AM0.85m | 2:52PM1.41m | 4:08PM1.38m | 8:59AM0.99m | 5:31PM1.41m | 8:56AM1.06m | 6:35PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45AM0.39m | 8:06PM0.41m | 7:08AM0.59m | 9:31PM0.42m | 7:23AM0.76m | 11:16PM0.38m | 00:40AM0.28m | 10:36AM0.99m | 1:33AM0.17m | 12:28PM0.95m | 2:12AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 214 | 31 | 186 | 61 | 50 | 25 | 48 | 209 | 217 | 125 | 118 | 120 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 42 | 30 | 120 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 15 | W 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 186 | 32 | 180 | 146 | 70 | 142 | 25 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 49 | 5 | 11 | 42 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 19 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 109 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 56 | 3 | 11 | 50 | 21 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 10 | — |
| kJ | 26 | — | 30 | 92 | — | 68 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 110 | 109 | 9 | 12 | 109 | 0 | 12 | 109 | 0 | 12 | 56 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 56 | 0 |
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