Porto Batel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’re looking at Porto Batel, a point break that’s exposed to the west swell. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, so we’ve got to be patient.

The immediate outlook is not great. We kick off on Wednesday the 9th with a messy 6ft to 6ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, making it a real battle. The combined energy is moderate (373-471), but the conditions are just poor. Thursday the 10th is similar, with moderate energy (619-773) and a bit of a longer period on the afternoon, but still that fresh breeze keeps it from being any good. Friday the 11th drops off quickly, with the swell fading to 4ft by the afternoon, and a short period of 6 seconds. That’s a write-off.

We’ve got a real dead zone from Friday afternoon through to the middle of the following week. The surf is tiny, below 3ft, with weak energy (125-177). The mornings are the best bet, but even then, it’s just “surfable waves but very ordinary.” You’d be chasing ankle-biters.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Friday the 18th. The morning shows a 5ft NNW swell (moderate energy at 369) with a gentle breeze and clean conditions. It’s not a standout, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Now, the real highlight comes on Saturday the 19th. The morning is absolutely glassy, with the wind dropping to zero. We’ve got a nice 5ft groundswell from the NW, with a long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is strong (739). This is that classic setup for a point break – long, clean lines. The only catch is the afternoon wind swings onshore, so you’ll want to be out there early. This is the best of the bunch.

Then, after another quiet spell, we get a second promising window on Tuesday the 22nd. Again, the morning is glassy, with a 5ft NW swell and a long period of 12 seconds. The energy is strong (572). This is another quality window, but like the Saturday, the afternoon wind wrecks it.

And then, for you guys who are ready to charge, check out Thursday the 24th of September. The morning shows a solid 8ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (1252). This is expert territory. The wind is a light offshore breeze, so the conditions will be clean. This is a big, powerful swell that will be a proper challenge for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: the next week is a write-off. Set your sights on Saturday morning the 19th for the best all-rounder, and Tuesday morning the 22nd for a repeat. If you’re experienced, the 24th is the big one, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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