
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto Batel in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Porto Batel has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet start. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy waves and poor conditions right through the first week and a bit. From Monday the 3rd through to around Friday the 14th, the surf is mostly flat or too weak to get excited about. The wind is often cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but the swell is tiny and the energy is low. You’ll see a few days with marginal surf, but nothing worth paddling out for.
The water temperature here is sitting at 67°, which is about 1° cooler than the long-term average for this time of year. Nothing to worry about, just a touch on the cool side.
Now, the one true standout in this whole outlook comes on Saturday the 15th. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the NNW, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (421). The wind is glassy – I mean, dead calm – and that’s a massive positive. It’ll be clean as a whistle. This is a bit of a beach-and-reef setup, and with the short period, it might be a bit walled up, but for a point break like this, that glassy morning is your best shot. The swell is getting up there, so it’s more for the intermediate and above crew. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
The afternoon of the 15th sees the wind shift cross-onshore and the swell bump up to 8ft, so it’ll get a bit choppy and messy. The 16th and 17th continue with moderate to strong swell energy (900 and 952) in the mornings, with waves around 8ft to 8ft from the NNW, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore, so the quality drops. These are for the experts only, as the size is pushing well over 8ft at times. After that, the swell fades again through the 18th.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Your best bet is the glassy morning of Saturday the 15th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window that’s worth a look.
Stay safe, and keep an eye on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 11 | W 7 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
166 | 154 | 126 | 94 | 90 | 63 | 105 | 336 | 285 | 220 | 244 | 318 | 203 | 137 | 114 | 79 | 40 | 47 | 40 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:34PM3.33m | 6:59AM3.10m | 7:16PM3.20m | 7:46AM3.01m | 8:07PM3.05m | 8:44AM2.91m | 9:13PM2.89m | 9:57AM2.86m | 10:36PM2.80m | 11:20AM2.91m | 00:04AM2.85m | 12:38PM3.07m | 1:18AM3.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM0.92m | 12:58PM1.05m | 1:30AM1.03m | 1:48PM1.18m | 2:23AM1.16m | 2:52PM1.30m | 3:30AM1.29m | 4:15PM1.36m | 4:53AM1.34m | 5:46PM1.28m | 6:15AM1.26m | 7:02PM1.08m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
166 | 154 | 126 | 94 | 90 | 63 | 105 | 78 | 54 | 48 | 73 | 28 | 64 | 26 | 114 | 79 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 7 | SW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
11 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 63 | 45 | 27 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 47 | 40 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 10 | SW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 13 | — | S 12 | — | — | N 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 7 | N 7 | — |
4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 29 | — | 6 | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 15 | 16 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 336 | 285 | 220 | 244 | 318 | 203 | 137 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 367 | 70 | 5 | 257 | 0 | 70 | 410 | 211 | 267 | 268 | 78 | 102 | 410 | 102 | 102 | 367 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 64 |
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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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