
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with 836 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
Right, let’s get this out there. For the first week and a bit, it’s going to be a waiting game at Porto Batel (São Miguel). The good news is, when the magic finally shows up, it’s going to be a ripper. The water is currently sitting at 63°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit and a hood. Don’t be fooled by the early window; it’s pretty dead.
The first few days are a write-off. Sunday and Monday are just flat, messy, and cross-onshore. Nothing to get excited about. Tuesday the 14th, the morning goes glassy, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the WNW with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The energy is very low (77), so you’re looking at dribblers on a point that needs a bit of push. After that, it’s just clean but tiny waves for days, with the wind howling out of the north. There’s a massive gap in real surf from the 12th through to the 17th.
Then things start to get interesting. The first real standout is Wednesday the 22nd. The morning session is looking like the pick of the trip. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the NNW, with a good 9-second period pumping in. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, so it’s going to be tidy. The combined energy is strong (708), so there’s plenty of grunt. This is a proper point break wave, and that long period will make it stand up nicely. It’s going to be a touch on the big side for beginners, but for intermediates and above, it’s the one to circle. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so expect a few out, but it won’t be a circus.
The following few days stay solid, but the size gets serious. Friday the 24th morning is the next big mark. You’re looking at a 10ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period, and the energy is massive (1924). This is big, powerful groundswell. The wind is light offshore, so it will be clean, but at this size, it’s strictly for experts. That point is going to handle it, but the paddle out will be a mission and the sets will be heavy. Points can handle this kind of long-period swell very well, so it might be the best wave of the whole window, but you need to be on your game.
After that, it slowly fades. The 26th and 27th are still a bit chunky, with 6ft to 5ft of swell, but the wind is back up to 18 mph, making it gusty and less appealing. So, in a nutshell: suffer through the first week, then get ready for a solid run from Wednesday the 22nd. The 22nd morning is your best bet for a high-quality session, with the 24th morning being the big, serious swell day for the brave.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 78 | 70 | 63 | 69 | 74 | 43 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 48 | 59 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 150 | 327 | 350 | 419 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:38AM3.36m | 5:54PM3.68m | 6:23AM3.26m | 6:39PM3.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:34AM0.74m | 00:13AM0.62m | 12:19PM0.85m | 00:58AM0.78m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 19 |
79 | 78 | 70 | 63 | 69 | 74 | 43 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 48 | 59 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | — | SW 19 | — |
58 | 40 | 34 | 38 | 32 | 21 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 15 | W 21 | — | — | — |
5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 10 | 61 | 91 | 109 | 150 | 327 | 350 | 419 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 431 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 0 | 70 | 367 | 0 | 70 | 406 | 178 | 178 | 880 | 163 | 268 | 472 | 227 |
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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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