
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NNW swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead for Porto Batel. The next week and a half is mostly small and messy, but there’s a serious pulse of energy lining up for the very end of the outlook that’s worth keeping an eye on.
For the first week or so, from Thursday the 16th of July right through to around Wednesday the 29th, the surf is pretty much a write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, with weak energy readings and a lot of cross-shore or cross-offshore winds. The occasional clean morning pops up, but the wave heights are just too small to bother with. Saturday the 25th shows a bump to about 6 feet on the morning with clean conditions, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is moderate, so it’s punchy but not well shaped. It’s a pass for me.
The real standout comes right at the tail end of the forecast. On Friday the 31st of July, Porto Batel wakes up to a solid 8 feet swell from the NNW with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is pumping at a very strong level. Winds are light offshore from the NNE in the morning, meaning clean, lined-up waves. This is going to be a proper session. The water temp is sitting at about 65°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a decent wetsuit is the call.
The afternoon still holds 8 feet but the wind swings more cross-offshore. Still clean, but the morning window is the pick. This size is for experienced surfers only – it’s going to be powerful. The long period (12 seconds) means the waves will have plenty of push and the sets will be well defined, which is great for a point break like this. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The rest of the 16-day window is a whole lot of nothing. A long gap of quiet conditions from the 16th right through to the 30th, with only a few marginal days. But that last day looks like a gem.
Stay patient, that last Friday is the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 73 | 58 | 28 | 162 | 161 | 119 | 232 | 101 | 41 | 38 | 31 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:08PM3.75m | 5:38AM3.36m | 5:54PM3.68m | 6:23AM3.26m | 6:39PM3.53m | 7:09AM3.12m | 7:25PM3.33m | 7:56AM2.97m | 8:14PM3.11m | 8:48AM2.83m | 9:09PM2.89m | 9:47AM2.73m | 10:14PM2.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.68m | 11:27PM0.52m | 11:34AM0.74m | 00:13AM0.62m | 12:19PM0.85m | 00:58AM0.78m | 1:05PM1.00m | 1:45AM0.98m | 1:54PM1.18m | 2:35AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.35m | 3:30AM1.35m | 3:58PM1.48m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | N 9 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 162 | 161 | 119 | 232 | 101 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | N 6 | W 5 | NW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 19 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 5 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 |
5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 27 | 21 | 41 | 15 | 23 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SW 11 | NW 6 | SW 6 | — | W 21 | — | — | NW 11 | W 9 | NNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 31 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 33 | 73 | 58 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 514 | 563 | 974 | 1352 | 629 | 538 | 411 | 154 | 232 | 406 | 120 | 102 | 72 | 0 | 120 | 431 | 0 | 70 | 411 | 72 |
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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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