Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, NNW swell with 1,080 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Porto Batel.
This 16-day outlook has some highs and some real lows. The water temp is about 67°, which is roughly 2° cooler than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a wetsuit.
We start off on Wednesday the 19th with no real surf to speak of. There’s a small 3ft swell from the NNW, but with a direct onshore breeze from the SW and a short 7-second period, it’s chopped out and not worth your time. Thursday the 20th is a bit better in the morning – the swell drops to 2ft from the WNW, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore, making it clean. You can ride a longboard there if you’re desperate.
Friday the 21st is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 7ft from the NNW, with a solid 11-second period. That’s a groundswell with strong energy (1113). The wind is cross-offshore from the N at 18 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is expert territory, though, as it’s over 8ft. It’s the biggest and most powerful swell of the whole window. For the standout, I’d call Friday the 21st morning – it’s the best barrel potential if you’ve got the skills.
Saturday the 22nd is still fun, with 6ft swell and a 10-second period. The wind stays cross-offshore and clean. From Sunday the 23rd through to Monday the 31st, the wind switches around and messes up a lot of the days. Tuesday the 25th has a tiny 3ft swell with glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s weak.
The second week offers the best consistency. The standout there is Wednesday the 2nd of September – we get a clean 5ft swell from the NW, with a 9-second period and light cross-offshore breeze from the N. The energy is moderate (339) and it will be a great day for intermediates. The morning of Thursday the 3rd follows up with a smaller 3ft swell from the WNW, but clean and rideable.
So, if you want big, powerful waves, aim for the 21st of August. For clean, fun, everyday waves, aim for the 2nd of September. The rest is a bit of a gamble on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 66 | 48 | 61 | 75 | 325 | 1080 | 867 | 906 | 636 | 424 | 281 | 250 | 244 | 206 | 209 | 326 | 178 | 34 | 22 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:16PM2.79m | 8:45AM2.72m | 9:19PM2.57m | 9:57AM2.61m | 10:46PM2.46m | 11:25AM2.62m | 00:15AM2.50m | 12:39PM2.75m | 1:17AM2.64m | 1:32PM2.93m | 2:01AM2.81m | 2:13PM3.11m | 2:36AM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:57PM1.34m | 2:23AM1.44m | 2:59PM1.53m | 3:27AM1.61m | 4:29PM1.62m | 4:56AM1.68m | 6:04PM1.57m | 6:19AM1.60m | 7:09PM1.42m | 7:16AM1.45m | 7:54PM1.25m | 7:58AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.08m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 5 |
94 | 66 | 29 | 61 | 75 | 43 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 636 | 424 | 281 | 250 | 244 | 206 | 209 | 326 | 178 | 31 | 22 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | SSW 15 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | N 7 | W 7 | NNW 6 |
12 | 26 | 48 | 12 | 30 | 50 | 21 | — | 31 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 53 | 42 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | NNW 12 | SW 13 | NW 10 | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 12 | W 8 | NW 10 | W 7 |
33 | 6 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 27 | — | — | 18 | 32 | 33 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | 26 | 325 | 1080 | 867 | 906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 227 | 227 | 382 | 227 | 120 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 233 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 378 | 362 |
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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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