Portete Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.01° N 83.08° W

Portete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Portete sea temperature is
28.9°C
0.4° 

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


Portete surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portete in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
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7
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7
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ENE
8
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8
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8
0.9
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8
0.9
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8
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
143
103
80
50
30
30
19
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27
30
37
56
67
93
95
62
61
66
62
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
SSE
15
NW
5
N
15
SSE
0
WSW
10
ENE
5
S
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
SSW
5
NE
10
NE
5
SW
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
SW
5
N
10
NE
5
SW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:58PM0.34m
8:28AM0.11m
7:35PM0.33m
9:02AM0.12m
8:12PM0.30m
9:40AM0.13m
8:53PM0.27m
10:20AM0.16m
9:40PM0.23m
11:01AM0.20m
10:43PM0.18m
11:44AM0.24m
00:10AM0.14m
Low Tide
2:46AM-0.01m
12:14PM0.08m
3:20AM0.01m
12:58PM0.08m
3:50AM0.02m
1:56PM0.09m
4:16AM0.04m
3:16PM0.10m
4:36AM0.06m
5:00PM0.10m
4:54AM0.08m
6:51PM0.08m
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5:29
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5:25
 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Portete Surf forecast

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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