
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Porto Batel. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell. The first real surfable waves don’t show up until Wednesday morning, July 15th. Even then, it’s tiny, with a small 2ft swell from the WNW. The combined energy is weak (81), and while the morning is glassy, the waves are just ordinary. After that, we hit a real dry patch. From Wednesday afternoon all the way through to the end of July, the conditions are mostly poor – small, weak swells, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, which isn’t what you want. There’s a bit of a tease on Sunday, July 19th, with the swell picking up a little, but the wind is messy. Honestly, for a solid week and a half, you’re not missing much.
Now, let’s talk about the standout. The real action starts to build around the end of the month. The pick of the whole period is Wednesday morning, July 29th. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 64°, which is about 3° below average, so you’ll want a spring suit. That morning, we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is solid (589), and the wind is light and offshore from the north, making for clean, well-shaped waves. The waves are a bit on the bigger side, so this is more for the intermediate and up crew. The crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have some company. This is where you want to be.
After that, Thursday, July 30th, holds similar size with a 8ft swell from the NNW, but the wind gets a bit stronger, still offshore but gusty. It’s still good, but the 29th is the clear winner.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off for decent surf. The best bet is a long-range call for Wednesday, July 29th, when the stars finally align. If you can wait, it’ll be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 10 |
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64 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 68 | 55 | 94 | 58 | 98 | 101 | 120 | 27 | 28 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:21PM3.75m | 4:52AM3.41m | 5:08PM3.75m | 5:38AM3.36m | 5:54PM3.68m | 6:23AM3.26m | 6:39PM3.53m | 7:09AM3.12m | 7:25PM3.33m | 7:56AM2.97m | 8:14PM3.11m | 8:48AM2.83m | 9:09PM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM0.69m | 10:40PM0.48m | 10:50AM0.68m | 11:27PM0.52m | 11:34AM0.74m | 00:13AM0.62m | 12:19PM0.85m | 00:58AM0.78m | 1:05PM1.00m | 1:45AM0.98m | 1:54PM1.18m | 2:35AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.35m | 3:30AM1.35m | |||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 |
64 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 68 | 55 | 94 | 58 | 98 | 101 | 120 | 27 | 17 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | N 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 11 | N 7 | NW 10 | NNW 8 |
9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 11 | NW 6 | SW 6 | — | W 21 | — | — | NW 8 | W 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 7 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NW 10 |
8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 8 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | 10 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 15 | 19 | 29 | 51 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 515 | 70 | 50 | 570 | 519 | 1018 | 1395 | 249 | 280 | 1014 | 0 | 458 | 410 | 106 | 5 | 637 | 0 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
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Information about the Porto Batel Surf forecast
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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