
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Aug 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty ordinary out here. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf with a lot of cross-offshore wind, which is a bit of a tease. It’s clean, don’t get me wrong, but there’s not a lot of push behind it. The water temp is sitting at 67°F which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are pretty marginal. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th have some knee-to-waist high waves, nothing special. The swell energy is moderate at best, with readings around 243 and 220. It’s rideable for the loggers, but don’t expect any fireworks. The wind is cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean, which is always a bonus.
The weekend drops off even more. Saturday the 8th is really weak, with waves down around 2ft to 2ft and the energy just fades away into the 60s and 70s. Sunday the 9th has a similar vibe, though the period bumps up to 11 seconds on the morning, which gives it a bit more shape. Still, it’s small and you’ll be scratching for anything.
Monday the 10th offers a small bump back up to around 3ft, but again, it’s pretty average. The energy is back into triple digits, around 126, but it’s not enough to get the heart racing. The wind stays cross-off, so it’ll be clean, just small.
Tuesday the 11th is a real dud. We’re looking at ankle-biters, maybe 1ft with a long period but no power. You’re better off polishing the board.
We get a slight pulse mid-week. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th see waves back to around 3ft, with the swell direction coming more from the WNW. The energy builds up to a moderate 236 by Thursday morning, but it’s still nothing to write home about. It’s surfable, but the poor conditions tag is on it, so the tide is going to be your friend if you’re trying to make something of it.
The following weekend, the 15th and 16th, we see a bump in size, up to 5ft, but the period drops right off to 6-7 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, and it’s going to be a bit crumbly and disorganized. The energy is moderate, but the quality just isn’t there. It’s a messy, stormy kind of surf, not the clean lines we want.
The final week, from the 17th onwards, the wind starts to pick up seriously. We’re looking at 19 to 28 mph northerly breezes. There’s some swell around the 3ft to 4ft mark, but it’s all junky windswell with short periods. The energy readings are high, but that’s just the wind whipping it up. It’s going to be a blown-out mess, more interesting for the kite crew than for us paddle surfers.
So, to be straight with you, there’s nothing in this 16-day window that I’d call a standout. It’s a typical flat spell for the area. The best bet is probably the early morning Thursday the 13th when we have that little pulse of WNW swell and the clean conditions, but even that is just a “go for a paddle if you’re desperate” kind of deal. It’s small and average, but it’s all we’ve got.
Keep the boards waxed and wait for the next groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 180 | 207 | 189 | 158 | 120 | 45 | 31 | 34 | 46 | 67 | 56 | 104 | 108 | 86 | 29 | 27 | 98 | 132 | 132 | 132 | |
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-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:13PM2.89m | 9:57AM2.86m | 10:36PM2.80m | 11:20AM2.91m | 00:04AM2.85m | 12:38PM3.07m | 1:18AM3.00m | 1:41PM3.30m | 2:17AM3.18m | 2:35PM3.53m | 3:07AM3.35m | 3:22PM3.70m | 3:51AM3.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM1.30m | 3:30AM1.29m | 4:15PM1.36m | 4:53AM1.34m | 5:46PM1.28m | 6:15AM1.26m | 7:02PM1.08m | 7:23AM1.10m | 8:04PM0.85m | 8:18AM0.92m | 8:55PM0.64m | 9:06AM0.75m | 9:41PM0.51m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | N 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 11 | W 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
68 | 48 | 44 | 28 | 27 | 39 | 45 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 67 | 41 | 104 | 5 | 11 | 29 | 27 | 98 | 132 | 132 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 11 | N 7 | NNW 9 | W 6 | N 14 | NNW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 30 | 8 | 46 | 1 | 56 | 19 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 42 | 35 | 16 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | S 12 | N 11 | NNW 12 | N 7 | — | NW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 10 | W 6 | NNW 8 | W 5 | — | NNW 11 | — |
15 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 29 | 3 | — | 15 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | 24 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 |
154 | 180 | 207 | 189 | 158 | 120 | — | — | 2 | — | 47 | — | — | 108 | 86 | 42 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 374 | 70 | 102 | 756 | 102 | 0 | 367 | 0 | 0 | 391 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 102 | 158 | 362 | 70 | 70 | 362 | 70 |
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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).
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