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Lat Long: 23.50° S 70.44° W

La Portada Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 11 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Portada sea temperature is
20.4°C
2.8° 

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


La Portada surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 21 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,109 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Portada this week:

The surf forecast for La Portada over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Portada in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 12th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 24th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Portada over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
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Saturday
14
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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511
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447
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326
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352
459
314
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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SW
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High Tide
11:33AM0.71m
11:44PM1.16m
12:15PM0.66m
00:25AM1.12m
1:02PM0.62m
1:10AM1.07m
1:56PM0.58m
1:58AM1.02m
3:01PM0.57m
2:50AM0.97m
4:14PM0.58m
3:45AM0.93m
5:22PM0.63m
Low Tide
5:01PM0.19m
6:38AM0.14m
5:37PM0.23m
7:26AM0.18m
6:14PM0.27m
8:19AM0.21m
6:56PM0.32m
9:17AM0.24m
7:46PM0.38m
10:16AM0.24m
8:50PM0.43m
11:08AM0.24m
10:08PM0.45m
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Information about the La Portada Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Portada provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Portada can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Portada 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 (La Portada) 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 La Portada 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.

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