
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Aug 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Porto Batel.
Honestly, the next ten days or so are a bit of a grind. We’ve got a long stretch of poor to marginal surf, with mostly cross-off winds and small, short-period swell. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best—the readings are all over the shop, peaking around 266 (moderate energy) on Thursday afternoon but dropping right back. It’s not until Wednesday, August 19th, that we see something truly worth getting excited about. That’s over a week and a half of waiting, but the payoff looks real.
The standout session is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. Porto Batel is a point break, so it loves a decent swell from the NW, and that’s exactly what we’ve got. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 9 seconds—not a super long groundswell, but enough to push through with good shape. The real kicker is the wind: glassy, dead calm. That’s the kind of morning you paddle out for. The combined energy hits 778 (strong), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle.
The rest of the outlook is pretty ordinary. You’ll see a few marginal days—like the 12th and 13th with 3ft NW swell and moderate energy around 227 to 236—but the wind is always cross-off, so it’s not going to be clean. Thursday afternoon the 15th and Sunday the 16th have a bit more size, up to 6ft, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the wind is up to 19 mph, so it’s going to be messy and blown out. The 18th has a 8ft swell but it’s still short-period and cross-off, which is more of a hassle than a treat.
There’s a long gap between now and the 19th where there’s nothing really worth recommending. The 9th and 10th are tiny—1ft to 2ft—with weak energy (83 and 68). The 11th is even worse. So, be patient.
For that Wednesday morning stand-out, the swell is in the expert zone at over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. The point break setup should handle the size well, though. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is mostly a write-off, but the morning of Wednesday, August 19th is a true gem. Glassy, solid, and clean. Lock it in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 11 | W 7 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 212 | 250 | 222 | 180 | 120 | 63 | 31 | 36 | 46 | 40 | 63 | 39 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 51 | 109 | 177 | 173 | 177 | |
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-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 | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:44AM2.91m | 9:13PM2.89m | 9:57AM2.86m | 10:36PM2.80m | 11:20AM2.91m | 00:04AM2.85m | 12:38PM3.07m | 1:18AM3.00m | 1:41PM3.30m | 2:17AM3.18m | 2:35PM3.53m | 3:07AM3.35m | 3:22PM3.70m | 3:51AM3.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM1.30m | 3:30AM1.29m | 4:15PM1.36m | 4:53AM1.34m | 5:46PM1.28m | 6:15AM1.26m | 7:02PM1.08m | 7:23AM1.10m | 8:04PM0.85m | 8:18AM0.92m | 8:55PM0.64m | 9:06AM0.75m | 9:41PM0.51m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | N 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 9 | W 6 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
103 | 48 | 44 | 28 | 27 | 39 | 63 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 24 | 22 | 31 | 10 | 51 | 109 | 177 | 173 | 177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | N 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | W 6 | NNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
68 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 2 | 14 | 46 | 40 | 63 | 39 | 30 | 12 | 29 | 47 | 58 | 50 | 63 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | N 6 | — | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 5 | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 3 | NNW 6 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
29 | 212 | 250 | 222 | 180 | 120 | — | 30 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 410 | 249 | 102 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 367 | 0 | 0 | 406 | 70 | 70 | 369 | 163 | 232 | 362 | 70 | 70 | 362 | 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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