Porto Batel Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.32° N 9.36° W

Porto Batel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porto Batel sea temperature is
19.2° C
1.3° 

Porto Batel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Porto Batel surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 1,003 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porto Batel in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 21st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cooking for Porto Batel. We're looking at a bit of a slow start, but there's some serious size and energy on the horizon if you're willing to wait.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off for a proper surf. Wednesday and Thursday the 19th and 20th are pretty limp, with small, weak swell and poor conditions. You're looking at waves around 2ft to 3ft with low energy (139-104), and the wind isn't doing us any favours. It's a bit of a flat spell to kick things off.

But then, things start to get interesting. From Friday the 21st, we see a solid push of swell. The size jumps to 7.5ft, but the wind is up with a fresh breeze. The energy climbs into the moderate range (645-1036), and while it's clean, that strong cross-offshore wind might make it a bit tricky. This trend continues through Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd, with consistent 6.5ft to 7.9ft swell (energy hitting 874-681). The wind shifts to a cross-shore though, which will put a bit of a chop on the face. It's surfable but not perfect. This whole run is more for the experienced crew, as the size is getting up there.

Now, for the standout. It's a long-range call, but keep your eyes on Thursday the 27th through Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell builds to 7.9ft with a very long period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy skyrockets to 1400. The wind looks to be clean and cross-offshore. This is proper groundswell, and Porto Batel being a point break is exactly where you want to be for a swell like this. It will be powerful, with long lines and good shape, but that long period will mean longer waits between sets. This is the best window on the charts.

We get a brief lull early in the second week, but then the grand finale hits on Monday the 31st of August into Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell cranks up to 9.8ft, sideshore winds are still cross-off, and the energy is huge at 2458. This is expert territory only. The power will be immense. After that, it drops back to a more manageable 6.6ft for the 2nd and 3rd, so if you miss the peak, there's still good waves around.

So, in short: don't bother with the first few days. The real action kicks off around the 27th of August with a meaty groundswell that should set up some classic Porto Batel walls. The first week of September looks even bigger, but you'll need your big-wave gear and your wits about you. Keep an eye on the charts, 'cause this one has potential.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:52AM2.87m
8:16PM2.79m
8:45AM2.72m
9:19PM2.57m
9:57AM2.61m
10:46PM2.46m
11:25AM2.62m
00:15AM2.50m
12:39PM2.75m
1:17AM2.64m
1:32PM2.93m
2:01AM2.81m
2:13PM3.11m
2:36AM2.98m
Low Tide
1:57PM1.34m
2:23AM1.44m
2:59PM1.53m
3:27AM1.61m
4:29PM1.62m
4:56AM1.68m
6:04PM1.57m
6:19AM1.60m
7:09PM1.42m
7:16AM1.45m
7:54PM1.25m
7:58AM1.26m
8:30PM1.08m
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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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