
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto Batel in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Porto Batel is a point break that’s generally exposed to the west, and it’s a fairly consistent spot for intermediates. The water temp is right around 67°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, the next week and a half is looking pretty average. There’s a real dry spell early on – from Sunday the 2nd right through the week, we’ve got small, weak swell and a lot of onshore or cross-off wind. The wave energy’s low, mostly in the 70 to 186 range, and the heights are barely cracking 3ft. The only slight glimmer is Tuesday morning the 4th, when the wind goes glassy for a few hours, but the swell’s only 3ft from the WNW with a short 9-second period. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.
By Friday the 7th, the swell starts to build a bit, hitting 6ft from the NNW on Friday morning, but the period’s still short and the wind’s cross-off, so it’s messy and more of a marginal call. The energy climbs to 441, which is moderate, but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. Saturday the 8th is similar – 5ft from the NNW, but again, short period and cross-off wind.
The real standout window doesn’t show up until the second week. On Saturday the 15th of August, we’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 500. The wind holds cross-off, so it’s clean. That’s the best looking day in the whole 16-day run – the swell’s got a bit of size, the direction’s good for the point, and it’s consistent enough to get some decent rides. It’s a little big for beginners, but for intermediates and up, that’s the one to pencil in.
After that, the swell stays around 6ft on the 16th and 17th, but the period drops back to 6-7 seconds and the wind is stronger, so it’s not as appealing.
Bottom line: if you’re itching for a session, Tuesday morning the 4th might give you a glassy window for small waves, but the real target is Saturday the 15th – that’s where the size and conditions line up best. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath for the rest.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
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57 | 68 | 64 | 57 | 90 | 154 | 126 | 94 | 90 | 79 | 117 | 391 | 239 | 233 | 269 | 406 | 375 | 278 | 234 | 147 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross | glassy | cross | 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 |
High Tide | 5:58PM3.41m | 6:20AM3.16m | 6:34PM3.33m | 6:59AM3.10m | 7:16PM3.20m | 7:46AM3.01m | 8:07PM3.05m | 8:44AM2.91m | 9:13PM2.89m | 9:57AM2.86m | 10:36PM2.80m | 11:20AM2.91m | 00:04AM2.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM0.89m | 00:09AM0.85m | 12:17PM0.95m | 00:46AM0.92m | 12:58PM1.05m | 1:30AM1.03m | 1:48PM1.18m | 2:23AM1.16m | 2:52PM1.30m | 3:30AM1.29m | 4:15PM1.36m | 4:53AM1.34m | 5:46PM1.28m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 |
57 | 27 | 64 | 57 | 90 | 154 | 126 | 94 | 90 | 79 | 117 | 78 | 54 | 47 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | W 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
20 | 68 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 58 | 73 | 39 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 4 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 8 | SW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | W 6 | WNW 8 |
6 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 30 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — |
50 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 391 | 239 | 233 | 269 | 406 | 375 | 278 | 234 | 147 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 72 | 50 | 106 | 367 | 39 | 0 | 257 | 0 | 70 | 515 | 227 | 267 | 511 | 249 | 102 | 637 | 102 | 102 | 976 | 70 |
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The above surf forecast table for Porto Batel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porto Batel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porto Batel 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 (Porto Batel) 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 Porto Batel 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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