Porto Batel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The surf here is a bit of a slow starter, but there are some good windows coming. Porto Batel is our spot, and the first week is mostly a mess with onshore wind and lumpy conditions.

The first chance to paddle out is Friday, August 21st, but it’s not great. You’ve got a clean-looking 4ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is a cross-offshore from the north at 19 mph, and the combined energy is moderate (707). The water is a bit colder than normal, sitting at 67°, about 2° below average. The quality is only marginal.

Friday afternoon the swell bumps up to 7ft, same direction, but the wind is still a strong cross-off. The energy is up (829), but it’s still marginal. Saturday morning, August 22nd, the swell drops to 5ft, but the wind swings onshore from the WNW, making it choppy. By Saturday afternoon, it’s onshore junk.

Sunday, August 23rd, through to the end of the first week is a complete write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds, rain, and lumpy conditions. The swell hits 7ft on Monday, but it’s accompanied by a fresh cross-onshore wind and a short period (8 seconds), making it a messy, blown-out mess. The surf is poor right through to Thursday, August 27th, with moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions.

Then, on Friday, August 28th, the winds finally shift. A clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph sets up a 7ft swell from the NW with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (714), and the conditions are described as “very good.” This is the standout of the first week. Saturday, August 29th, is even better. A light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, with a 6ft swell from the NNW, period 10 seconds, and energy at 676. Clean, glassy conditions. This is the best bet for the near term.

Sunday, August 30th, drops off a bit, with a smaller 4ft swell and a cross-off wind, but it’s still clean. The afternoon goes cross-shore, so get on it early.

There’s a bit of a lull from Monday, September 1st, through to Wednesday, September 2nd, with small, weak, and choppy surf. Then, on Thursday, September 3rd, we get a real prospect. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the NW with a long period of 11 seconds, a light cross-offshore breeze, and very good conditions. The energy is solid (756). This is a groundswell, so it’ll wrap into the point nicely. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 7ft from the NNW with a period of 12 seconds, but the wind goes cross-shore, and the energy jumps to 1069 (strong). It might be a bit walled-up at the beach, but on the point, it could be firing.

The last few days, Friday, September 4th through Saturday, September 5th, see a drop in quality. The swell is still there, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore, and the period drops off, making it less appealing.

The absolute standout? Saturday morning, August 29th. Clean, light winds, a solid 6ft swell from the NNW, and a 10-second period. This is the one to circle. The Thursday, September 3rd morning session is also a strong contender, with that long-period groundswell and clean conditions, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The break is a point, so it’s not for absolute beginners, but it’s fairly consistent. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company on the good days.

Stay patient, get on it the last weekend of August, and that first Thursday in September could be a gem.

Rusty

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