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Portao surfForecast / Ceará / Brazil
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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 Type | Time (-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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryHeavy 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 7 | E 7 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 6 | NNE 8 | E 6 | E 5 | NNE 8 | E 6 | E 5 | NNE 8 | |
85 | 69 | 121 | 134 | 112 | 110 | 90 | 125 | 115 | 108 | 106 | 88 | 88 | 121 | 61 | 119 | 94 | 26 | 94 | 55 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | |
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) | N 12 | N 9 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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) | N 9 | N 11 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 15 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | ENE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 |
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) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 15 | N 13 | N 10 | N 13 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 7 |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1775 | 1175 | 960 | 675 | 488 | 675 | 675 | 1173 | 675 | 675 | 4 | 675 | 677 | 488 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1686 | 48 | 0 | 1173 |
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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.












