
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with NW 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 (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next 16 days at Porto Batel (Madeira) are a real test of patience. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile until the 10th of July, and even then it’s grim. The water’s about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Let’s walk through it.
Friday the 10th starts off with a tiny 2-foot swell from the WNW, period around 9 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the NNW, so the surf is clean, but the energy is weak (65). The wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. Not worth paddling out.
Saturday the 11th is a bit of a tease. The morning has a 2-foot NW swell with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell but the energy is still low (96). The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the wave comment calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The afternoon gets a bit more size (3 feet) but the wind swings cross-on and it’s choppy. No go.
Sunday the 12th through to Thursday the 17th is a dead zone. Swell stays under 2 feet, mostly onshore or cross-on wind, and the energy never cracks 100. Every session is flagged as poor surf conditions. You’re better off staying dry.
Now, Friday the 17th afternoon sees a small bump: 2 feet from the W, period 7 seconds, but the wind is cross-off. It’s clean, but the energy is only 58. Still poor.
Saturday the 18th is similar – tiny, clean, but no power.
Finally, things get interesting on Sunday the 19th. The morning sees a 5-foot swell from the NNW, period 7 seconds, with cross-off wind. The energy jumps to 217 (moderate). The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” It’s a step up, but at 5 feet it’s not too big for intermediates, and the clean conditions are a plus. Still, the period is short, so don’t expect much shape.
Monday the 20th is the standout of the whole period. The swell builds to 6 feet from the NNW, period 8 seconds, with cross-off wind. Energy hits 338 (moderate). Again, “marginal” is the word, but this is the biggest, cleanest swell we’ve seen. For an intermediate, it’s a fun size – not too big, not too small. The direction (NNW) is slightly off the optimum W, but the cross-off wind will keep it clean. Crowds are “sometimes” a factor here, so you might have some company.
Tuesday the 21st morning pushes to 6 feet from the NNW, period 8 seconds, with light cross-shore wind. Energy is 497 (moderate). But the afternoon turns cross-on and choppy. The morning session is the best call for the week, but it’s still “marginal.”
From Wednesday the 22nd onward, it drops off. Swell stays around 5 feet to 6 feet, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the wave comment is consistently “poor.” The final days, the 24th and 25th, drop to 0.7 feet and 1 foot – tiny and clean, but not worth a wet suit.
The highlight is Monday the 20th morning: 6 feet, NNW, clean cross-off wind, moderate energy (338). That’s the one to pencil in. The rest is a long wait for a very short window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 52 | 47 | 60 | 160 | 92 | 78 | 62 | 57 | 34 | 31 | 21 | 23 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 57 | 24 | |
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-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:41AM2.98m | 00:11AM2.98m | 12:48PM3.14m | 1:19AM3.09m | 1:48PM3.33m | 2:19AM3.22m | 2:42PM3.51m | 3:14AM3.34m | 3:33PM3.66m | 4:04AM3.40m | 4:21PM3.75m | 4:52AM3.41m | 5:08PM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17AM1.16m | 5:56PM1.20m | 6:26AM1.08m | 7:05PM1.03m | 7:27AM0.97m | 8:06PM0.83m | 8:24AM0.85m | 9:01PM0.66m | 9:15AM0.75m | 9:52PM0.53m | 10:03AM0.69m | 10:40PM0.48m | 10:50AM0.68m | 11:27PM0.52m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 6 |
54 | 52 | 47 | 10 | 160 | 92 | 78 | 62 | 57 | 34 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 57 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 14 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 6 | WNW 8 |
11 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 6 | 90 | 61 | 40 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 1 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 11 | W 7 |
— | 11 | 10 | 60 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | 10 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 362 | 70 | 0 | 177 | 70 | 4 | 259 | 0 | 106 | 257 | 39 | 5 | 257 | 70 | 70 | 369 | 99 | 569 | 431 | 178 |
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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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