Porto Batel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Porto Batel.

Look, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. Don’t expect much for the first few days; it’s a slow start. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

We kick off on Tuesday the 11th with tiny leftovers. You’re looking at a weak 1.0ft to 1ft swell from the NNW, with a period around 11-12 seconds. The energy is weak (69-91), and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, but honestly, the waves are just too small to bother with. Wednesday the 12th stays poor, with the swell building to 3ft but still a weak, short-period wave from the WNW. The combined energy picks up a little (176-188), but it’s still a no-go.

Thursday the 13th is the first day you might get wet, but it’s only marginal. The swell holds at 3ft to 3ft from the WNW, period around 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (219). The morning could be worth a look if you’re desperate, but the afternoon wind picks up and ruins it.

Friday the 14th gets a bit of a bump in size, with 5ft to 5ft from the NNW, but the period drops to a weak 7 seconds. That’s short-period wind swell, and it’s messy. The energy is moderate (288-307), but the wind is howling at 19 mph, so it’s a choppy mess.

Now, Saturday the 15th is where things get interesting, but it’s not for everyone. The swell jumps to 10ft from the NNW, with a period of 8-9 seconds. The energy is strong (1083-1145), but mate, that’s big. 10ft is expert-only territory. The wind is a strong cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s a heavy, powerful wave. Sunday the 16th morning is the real standout. The wind swings to a light easterly at 6 mph, keeping it glassy. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft from the NNW, period 9 seconds, and the energy is still strong (1061). This is the best window for experienced surfers all week. The break is a point, so it should handle that size well, but it can get crowded here.

Monday the 17th morning is another good call. The wind goes light offshore from the NE at 6 mph, making it very clean. The swell is a solid 7ft from the NNW, period 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate to strong (789). This is a great session for intermediates who can handle a bit of size.

The second week gets tricky. From Tuesday the 18th onward, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell stays big. Tuesday the 18th has 7ft but with a short 7-second period and a cross-onshore breeze, it’s a kiter’s paradise, not a surfer’s. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th see the swell push up to 10ft to 12ft from the NNW, with a long period of 12 seconds on the 20th. That’s a proper groundswell, but the wind is blowing straight onshore from the SW, making it a washing machine. The energy is very strong (1003-2840), but the quality is poor.

Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd keeps the swell at 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is howling at 19 to 25 mph from the N and NNW. It’s cross-off, so it’s cleaner than onshore, but it’s raw and powerful. Only for the brave and the well-equipped. The rest of the month into the 26th stays big and windy, with marginal conditions at best.

Overall, the standout for the whole period is Sunday the 16th morning. That light easterly wind and 8ft NNW swell is the cleanest, biggest, and most powerful wave you’ll get. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your window. Monday the 17th morning is the backup with light offshore winds.

Rusty.

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