Portao surfForecast / Ceará / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 -03
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Portao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portao sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Portao surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portao this week:

The surf forecast for Portao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portao in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 4th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 4th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 6th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.7
N
11
0.7
N
12
0.7
N
11
0.7
N
11
0.7
N
10
0.8
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
1.4
E
6
0.7
NNE
8
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
5
0.4
NNE
8
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
5
0.6
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
69
121
134
112
110
90
125
115
108
106
88
88
121
61
119
94
26
94
55
51
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
SSE
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:51PM2.23m
4:58AM2.37m
5:27PM2.21m
5:34AM2.35m
6:04PM2.18m
6:12AM2.32m
6:43PM2.14m
6:53AM2.26m
7:27PM2.10m
7:39AM2.20m
8:15PM2.06m
8:30AM2.15m
9:09PM2.04m
9:28AM2.10m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.36m
11:13AM0.20m
11:22PM0.38m
11:50AM0.23m
11:59PM0.41m
12:29PM0.27m
00:39AM0.45m
1:11PM0.32m
1:23AM0.50m
1:57PM0.38m
2:14AM0.54m
2:49PM0.43m
3:11AM0.56m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
1
9
10
4
12
1
7
6
3
Temp °C
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
26
26
26
27
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
26
27
29
30
29
29
29
28
29
30
27
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
9
0.7
N
11
0.7
N
12
0.7
N
11
0.7
N
11
0.7
N
10
0.8
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
Energy kJ
71
39
121
134
112
110
90
125
115
108
106
88
88
57
61
39
39
26
26
38
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
11
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.3
N
12
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
Energy kJ
39
63
3
7
20
20
4
4
3
26
19
21
21
12
21
24
19
19
11
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
22
4
4
8
13
9
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
0.8
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.7
E
7
1
E
5
1
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.8
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.4
E
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
5
1.5
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
5
1.5
ESE
7
Energy kJ
85
69
115
80
53
109
89
51
48
73
50
27
74
121
170
119
94
172
94
55
181
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1775
1175
960
675
488
675
675
1173
675
675
4
675
677
488
4
4
0
1686
48
0
1173
Best forecast wave conditions in Ceará
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Portao Surf forecast

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

Portao is 8 km (5 miles) from Fortaleza. If you plan a holiday in Ceará, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fortaleza. Fortaleza has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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