
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with N 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Porto Batel.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with tiny, wind-affected slop and zero scoring potential. From Friday the 17th right through to the end of July, the waves are just too small and the wind is never in our favour. It’s a real bummer. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a steamer just to sit there.
We finally see some life kicking in on Monday the 28th of July. The swell starts to build, but it’s still a marginal offering – a 5ft swell from the NNW with a short 6-second period, and the cross-off wind from the NNW at 16 mph keeps things clean but not exactly pumping. The combined energy (337) is moderate, but the wave quality is still lacking.
The real standout, the one that gets my blood going, is Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning session is the pick of the whole 16-day window. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the NNW with a very long 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a massive 1398, so there’s plenty of power. The wind is a clean cross-off from the N at 12 mph, which will groom the faces nicely. For a point break like Porto Batel, that long-period swell is a dream, wrapping in and offering up some proper lines. Now, this is getting up there in size – over 8ft for the morning is pushing into expert territory, but if you’ve got the skill, this is the day to be in the water. The afternoon drops off a bit to 4ft, still with a long 12-second period, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, so stick to the morning.
After that, the swell stays big but gets a bit unruly. Thursday the 30th has a 8ft morning swell and a 10ft afternoon blast from the NNW, but the wind is howling at 19 mph, making it a challenging session. By Friday the 31st, we’re looking at an 12ft morning swell with a 9-second period and a much lighter 9 mph cross-off wind – that’s a big, powerful, clean day, but again, strictly for the experienced crew. The combined energy hits 2008 for the morning, which is strong.
Into the first of August, it’s still big. Saturday the 1st has a 10ft swell in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon, but the wind is cranking at 22 mph in the morning, making it look more like a kite-surfing setup than a pleasurable paddle. The afternoon is a bit more manageable with 19 mph winds.
So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The best on offer is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July – that’s your window for clean, powerful, long-period groundswell at the point. The mornings of Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are also big and clean, but only for the brave. Keep your eyes on that Wednesday, though. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 7 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | N 6 | NNW 7 |
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22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 33 | 39 | 113 | 120 | 108 | 110 | 103 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 42 | |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:54PM3.68m | 6:23AM3.26m | 6:39PM3.53m | 7:09AM3.12m | 7:25PM3.33m | 7:56AM2.97m | 8:14PM3.11m | 8:48AM2.83m | 9:09PM2.89m | 9:47AM2.73m | 10:14PM2.72m | 10:55AM2.69m | 11:27PM2.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.74m | 00:13AM0.62m | 12:19PM0.85m | 00:58AM0.78m | 1:05PM1.00m | 1:45AM0.98m | 1:54PM1.18m | 2:35AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.35m | 3:30AM1.35m | 3:58PM1.48m | 4:34AM1.46m | 5:15PM1.52m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | WNW 4 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 7 | W 5 | W 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 |
22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 33 | 6 | 113 | 11 | 108 | 110 | 103 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 19 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 5 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 21 | — | W 5 | NW 11 | W 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 |
1 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 4 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | N 3 |
7 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 35 | 64 | 8 | 39 | — | 120 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 974 | 1401 | 945 | 569 | 1014 | 159 | 232 | 411 | 134 | 120 | 367 | 120 | 50 | 449 | 0 | 70 | 431 | 70 | 72 | 431 | 0 |
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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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