Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,542 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The next 16 days for Porto Batel are a real mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of junk to start, with onshore winds and messy conditions. But once we get past the worst of it, a clean window appears with proper NW groundswell rolling in. The best of the bunch is clear.
Right off the bat, the first eight days from Saturday the 22nd of August right through to Thursday the 27th are a write-off. Swell sizes are all over the place from 3ft up to 8ft, but the wind is blowing from the SW, SSW, and SSE, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with some thunderstorms and rain. The water is a bit colder than average for this time of year at 67°F (anomaly of -2°F), and the combined wave energy is weak to moderate with values ranging from 86 to 909. The surf is just poor. Not worth paddling out for.
Finally, a change comes on Friday the 28th. The morning sees a clean 7ft swell from the NW (period 10 seconds) with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. That’s a solid setup. The combined energy jumps to 983 (moderate), and the wave comment points to “very good surf conditions.” The afternoon gets even better: 8ft from the NW with an 11-second period, cross-off wind, and energy cranking up to 1514 (strong). This is the standout window. Porto Batel is a point break, so that long-period groundswell is going to wrap in nicely with clean, lined-up waves. It’s a bit overhead—best for experienced surfers, as 8ft is in the expert zone. Crowds are possible here, so be ready to share.
Saturday the 29th still has clean cross-off winds, but the swell drops to 6ft (NW, 10 seconds) in the morning and 6ft (NNW, 9 seconds) in the afternoon. Energy is moderate at 684 and 530. It’s still surfable, but the quality dips a bit—marginal conditions, so pick your tides.
Sunday the 30th morning is a smaller, glassy 4ft (NNW, 8 seconds) with light offshore wind. Energy is weak at 202. It’s okay for a fun longboard session, but nothing special. The afternoon turns cross-shore and messy, so don’t hold out hope.
From Monday the 31st onward, the surf goes quiet again. Small swells from the NW and NNW, under 5ft, with periods around 8 seconds or less. Winds are mostly cross-off or glassy, but the energy is weak (120 to 350) and the wave comments say “poor” or “marginal.” There’s a tiny spike on the 6th of September with a 2ft NW swell and a very long 11-second period, but it’s just too small. The last week is a dud.
So, to wrap it up: Friday the 28th of August is your best bet. The morning session is solid, but the afternoon is the real standout with that 8ft NW groundswell and clean cross-off wind. Saturday the 29th is a decent backup. After that, the window closes.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
227 | 1152 | 586 | 499 | 826 | 897 | 650 | 306 | 184 | 128 | 68 | 67 | 137 | 220 | 466 | 454 | 599 | 981 | 1514 | 1167 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:15AM2.50m | 12:39PM2.75m | 1:17AM2.64m | 1:32PM2.93m | 2:01AM2.81m | 2:13PM3.11m | 2:36AM2.98m | 2:48PM3.28m | 3:09AM3.14m | 3:21PM3.43m | 3:40AM3.26m | 3:53PM3.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM1.57m | 6:19AM1.60m | 7:09PM1.42m | 7:16AM1.45m | 7:54PM1.25m | 7:58AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.08m | 8:34AM1.08m | 9:02PM0.92m | 9:06AM0.92m | 9:32PM0.79m | 9:37AM0.80m | 10:02PM0.70m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 12 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 10 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | N 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
227 | 1152 | 586 | 499 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 306 | 184 | 3 | 68 | 13 | 137 | 220 | 466 | 454 | 599 | 981 | 1514 | 1167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 12 | N 6 | NW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NNW 11 | S 11 | — | — |
38 | 103 | 49 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 154 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 12 | NW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — |
33 | 20 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 80 | 164 | 826 | 897 | 650 | — | — | 128 | — | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 4 | 177 | 106 | 106 | 369 | 295 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 629 | 446 | 257 | 177 | 367 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 70 |
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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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