Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto Batel this week:
The surf forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto Batel in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Porto Batel. This is a point break that’s exposed to swell from the west, and right now the water’s sitting at 69°F, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.
It’s been a slow start. The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 11th through to the end of the week are looking poor to marginal at best. The swell is small, under 1ft, with cross-off winds that don’t really line up for this spot. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (91-219 range). You’re just not going to find anything worth paddling out for.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are a little bigger, with swell around 5ft to 8ft, but the period is short at 7-8 seconds, and the wind is still cross-off and gusty. The energy is starting to pick up – we’re seeing moderate energy in the 200-820 range – but it’s messy. Not your day.
The standout is Sunday morning, August 16th. That’s your best window. We’ve got a clean 10ft swell from the NNW, with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore and light from the NE at 6 mph. That’s a proper setup for Porto Batel. The combined energy is strong at 1299, and it’s considered excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The wave quality will be there, but 10ft is big – it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. Crowds are possible here, so expect a few others with the same idea.
After that, it drops off a touch. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are still in the 7ft to 8ft range, but the winds are back to cross-off and stronger. Wednesday morning, August 19th, is another decent look with the wind turning offshore and a 6ft swell, but the energy is lower (537). It’s a good option if you missed the weekend.
From the 20th onwards, the swell gets big again – 10ft to 12ft – but it’s a week out, so less certain. The wind is cross-off and strong, often 19 to 25 mph, which will chop it up. The combined energy is huge (up to 1851), but for a point break, the wind is the enemy here. By the 23rd, the wind switches onshore, and it’s a complete mess. The last week of the month is a fade back to small, poor conditions.
Chronologically, if you’re looking for a day, make it Sunday the 16th. The 19th is a backup. The rest is a long wait or a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 50 | 75 | 126 | 156 | 156 | 150 | 202 | 175 | 158 | 158 | 503 | 674 | 808 | 1855 | 1288 | 867 | 1026 | 851 | 574 | 887 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:07AM3.35m | 3:22PM3.70m | 3:51AM3.45m | 4:06PM3.80m | 4:33AM3.49m | 4:48PM3.80m | 5:13AM3.45m | 5:28PM3.71m | 5:51AM3.36m | 6:07PM3.54m | 6:29AM3.22m | 6:46PM3.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.64m | 9:06AM0.75m | 9:41PM0.51m | 9:50AM0.65m | 10:23PM0.46m | 10:31AM0.61m | 11:03PM0.49m | 11:10AM0.65m | 11:42PM0.61m | 11:49AM0.76m | 00:19AM0.79m | 12:28PM0.93m | 00:57AM1.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | S 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | NNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 50 | 75 | 126 | 156 | 156 | 150 | 202 | 175 | 130 | 101 | — | 7 | 12 | — | 11 | 11 | 9 | 851 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 12 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | 58 | 50 | 32 | 33 | 52 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 41 | 25 | 29 | 53 | 51 | 72 | 98 | 158 | 158 | 503 | 674 | 808 | 1855 | 1288 | 867 | 1026 | — | 574 | 887 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 257 | 72 | 102 | 528 | 187 | 154 | 531 | 156 | 0 | 549 | 70 | 64 | 261 | 163 |
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