
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way.
Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. For the next week and a half or so, the surf is tiny and the conditions are just not coming together for a proper paddle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely anything rideable.
From Wednesday the 8th through to Sunday the 20th of July, there’s hardly a wave that breaks waist-high. The swell is mostly weak, and the winds, while often cross-offshore, are just blowing over a flat ocean. The combined energy is low, rarely scraping past 100 (55 to 71) for the first week, so it’s a real struggle. The water temp is sitting at 65°F with a slight anomaly of -2°F – so it’s about average for this time of year, no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of Monday the 20th of July. Porto Batel (point) will see a pulse of NNW swell push up to 4ft, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 160 – moderate for sure – and the winds are cross-off from the NNW at 15 mph, keeping things clean. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the first time in ages the ocean looks like it might have something to offer. The following Tuesday afternoon, the 21st of July, steps it up a notch with a 4ft NNW swell, energy hitting 184, and the same clean cross-off flow. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but for a spot that’s been starved, it’s the best on offer.
The only other mentionable window is the morning of the 22nd of July, with a 4ft NNW swell and energy at 179, but again, it’s a short-period swell with a fresh 19 mph breeze. It’s rideable, but not the day you’d call in sick for.
So, to sum it up: we’ve got a long stretch of nothing followed by a couple of days in the third week of July that are just barely worth a look. If you’re desperate, aim for the 20th and 21st of July, when the swell gets to chest-high and the wind is clean. Beyond that, we’re back to small stuff.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
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45 | 47 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 92 | 97 | 74 | 72 | 58 | 53 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 19 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:46PM2.95m | 10:31AM2.88m | 10:57PM2.93m | 11:41AM2.98m | 00:11AM2.98m | 12:48PM3.14m | 1:19AM3.09m | 1:48PM3.33m | 2:19AM3.22m | 2:42PM3.51m | 3:14AM3.34m | 3:33PM3.66m | 4:04AM3.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08AM1.18m | 4:40PM1.30m | 5:17AM1.16m | 5:56PM1.20m | 6:26AM1.08m | 7:05PM1.03m | 7:27AM0.97m | 8:06PM0.83m | 8:24AM0.85m | 9:01PM0.66m | 9:15AM0.75m | 9:52PM0.53m | 10:03AM0.69m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | |
— | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
45 | 47 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 47 | 38 | 71 | 92 | 97 | 74 | 72 | 58 | 53 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | W 8 | N 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 60 | 44 | 77 | 46 | 4 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 17 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | N 6 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WSW 5 | WNW 7 |
6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — |
28 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 14 | — | 6 | 5 | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 70 | 0 | 362 | 70 | 0 | 295 | 64 | 50 | 362 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 369 | 39 | 134 | 367 | 9 | 449 |
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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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