Porto Batel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Porto Batel has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

The window kicks off this Saturday morning, 12 September, with a small but clean little wave. Early on, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the NNW, period of only 7 seconds, so it’s a bit short and weak, but with glassy conditions thanks to a light NNE breeze, you’ll find some fun corners. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a solid 5° colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll want a good wetsuit, it’s much colder than normal. The combined swell energy is moderate at 214.

Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning get messy – winds shift and the period jumps but the quality drops out. Not worth paddling out for much.

Monday morning the 14th looks like a repeat of Saturday morning: 4ft from the NW with an 11-second period, glassy winds, and clean surf. Nothing big, but if you’re jonesing, it’ll be a pleasant session with moderate energy (331). The standout moment in the first week arrives on the morning of Saturday the 19th September. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the NNW with a very nice 14-second period, clean cross-off winds, and the combined wave energy is pumping at 1074. This is prime Porto Batel – longer period means better shaped waves, more push, and easier paddling between sets. Perfect for intermediate surfers. Expect some company though – crowds are sometimes here.

Sunday the 20th keeps it going with 6ft from the NNW, 11-second period, and offshore winds in the morning – clean, lined up, and energy at 808. Monday the 21st morning is another cracker: 6ft from the NNW, 13-second period, light offshore NE breeze, and a hefty 1245 energy reading. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. But note – the afternoon gets a cross-on wind, so get out early.

Later in the second week, the 23rd and 24th are smaller and more marginal. A couple of clean mornings but the swell drops to under 3ft.

Then Sunday the 27th September brings a bigger pulse – 7ft from the NNW but with a short 8-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, but the short period makes it a bit walled up and dumpy – best for experienced surfers only. Combined energy is strong at 841-1095. If you’re keen and have the skills, the morning will be clean with cross-off winds.

The best on offer: Without a doubt, Saturday 19th September morning at Porto Batel stands out. That 4ft, 14-second groundswell with clean winds and strong energy is what we live for. Monday 21st morning is a close second for the bigger, powerful lines.

If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller mornings (12th, 14th, 23rd) where the swell is under 5ft and the winds are light. Anything over 8ft (like the 16th and 27th) is expert territory, especially with short periods – those waves can be unpredictable and heavy.

No surf in the first few days? There’s always something on the way. This spot has fairly consistent exposure to WNW-NW swells, so it tends not to stay flat for long. If the first few days look weak, hold out for the 19th.

Stay safe, stay stoked.

Rusty

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