
Surf Forecasts:
Portete surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portete this week:
The surf forecast for Portete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portete in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The first real window of surf shows up Thursday morning, so we’ve got a little time to wait. There’s a bit of a gap before that, but once it kicks in, we’ve got a decent run of waves to look at.
Thursday morning is where you want to be. It’s only 5.6ft of east-northeast swell, but the wind is glassy out of the north at 3 mph. That’s the kind of clean you dream about. The energy is moderate at 459, and it’s breaking pretty consistently. This is a solid, clean start to the run at Portete (Ecuador). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The afternoons this week are mostly a write-off. Thursday afternoon gets a bit of cross-on breeze and the quality drops right off. Friday is similar – mornings are marginal with a cross-on wind, and the afternoon is onshore. You’re not missing much.
Saturday morning is another one to circle. Similar size, 4.3ft, but that glassy wind is back. It’s clean, but the energy drops to 207, so it’s a bit weaker. Still, it’s a fun, clean option.
Then we get a bit of a jump. Sunday morning is where things start to get interesting. The swell pushes up to 6.6ft from the ENE, and the wind swings offshore from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s clean, that’s pushing, and the energy is up to 746 – that’s a solid, moderate push. This is a standout morning for sure. The wave comment says “very good surf conditions,” and I’d agree. It’s bigger, it’s clean, and it’s got some push behind it.
Monday morning gets messy with a cross-on breeze and choppy conditions, so you can sleep in. Tuesday morning is back to glassy, with 5.2ft and 389 energy. Another good, clean session.
Wednesday the 13th is another big one. The swell is 5.9ft, but the morning is glassy, and the energy is up to 635. The comment says “very good surf conditions.” This is looking like another standout – clean, punchy, and consistent.
The next week is where it gets a bit more interesting, but also less certain. Saturday the 15th sees the swell jump to 7.9ft, with energy over 1000 – that’s strong. But the wind is cross-shore, and the conditions are only marginal. It’s big, but it’s not clean. Monday the 17th is the biggest of the run, with 9.8ft of ENE swell and energy hitting 1913. That’s serious power. But the wind is cross-shore again, and honestly, at that size, this spot is going to be heavy. This is expert-only territory. If you’re not confident, give it a miss.
The rest of that second week is a mix of fading swell and cross/onshore winds. There’s still wave action, but it’s not going to be clean. The standout mornings from that week are the ones with the glassy wind early on, but the long-range forecast is a bit less certain.
Overall, the best bets are Sunday morning the 9th, and Wednesday morning the 13th. Those are the cleanest, most powerful windows. The big stuff on the 17th is for the brave only.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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459 | 404 | 273 | 212 | 207 | 171 | 248 | 368 | 429 | 678 | 520 | 435 | 495 | 449 | 322 | 413 | 346 | 386 | 584 | 497 | 559 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:27PM0.41m | 6:51AM0.04m | 7:11PM0.44m | 7:45AM0.03m | 7:59PM0.46m | 8:43AM0.02m | 8:48PM0.45m | 9:47AM0.03m | 9:39PM0.44m | 10:59AM0.05m | 10:33PM0.40m | 12:16PM0.08m | 11:30PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:44AM-0.03m | 2:21AM-0.04m | 11:22AM-0.04m | 3:12AM-0.06m | 12:04PM-0.04m | 4:03AM-0.07m | 12:51PM-0.04m | 4:54AM-0.07m | 1:43PM-0.02m | 5:45AM-0.07m | 2:45PM0.01m | 6:33AM-0.06m | 4:03PM0.04m | ||||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
459 | 404 | 273 | 212 | 207 | 171 | 248 | 368 | 429 | 678 | 520 | 435 | 495 | 449 | 322 | 413 | 346 | 386 | 584 | 497 | 559 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 298 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 10 | 133 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Portete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portete 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 (Portete) 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 Portete 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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