
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Batel surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Batel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Porto Batel.
First up, the water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
Honestly, the start of this period is a bit of a struggle. From Monday the 20th through to Friday the 24th of July, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got small, weak swell with periods under 8 seconds and poor surf conditions. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting between 46 and 154 (low energy). The wind is mostly cross or choppy, so it’s not worth paddling out. You’re looking at a solid 5-day gap with nothing worth recommending.
Things start to get interesting on Saturday the 25th of July. The swell picks up to 6ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 336 (moderate). The wind is cross-off and clean, but the swell is still a bit jumbled and marginal. Sunday the 26th is similar, with a bit more size (7ft to 7ft) and energy up to 548 (moderate), but it’s still only marginal.
Now, the standout window arrives on Monday the 27th of July. Porto Batel turns on. The morning session is the pick of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and the wind is offshore and light – 10 km/h – making for glassy, clean conditions. The combined energy is 661 (strong), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle. The afternoon goes a bit cross-shore, but the morning is pure gold.
Through the rest of the week, there’s still plenty of swell around, but the wind gets messy with onshore and cross-onshore conditions until Thursday the 30th of July. That morning, the swell is 7ft from the NNW, period 9 seconds, energy hitting 802 (strong), but it’s a touch cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy.
And then, Friday the 31st of July – this is the big one. The swell hits 10ft from the NNW, period 9 seconds, with combined energy screaming up to 1260 (very strong). The wind is cross-off, 15 km/h, and conditions are clean. This is excellent surf, but it’s only for experienced surfers – 10ft is big, no place for beginners. The afternoon is still solid at 10ft, just a touch more wind.
The first few days of August keep the swell alive, with 6ft to 8ft and clean cross-off winds, but the energy drops back to moderate. It’s rideable, but nothing beats that Monday morning of the 27th or the big Friday the 31st.
So, the best on offer: Monday 27th July morning for clean, head-high fun, and Friday 31st July for a big, powerful swell for the experienced crew. Porto Batel is a point break, fairly consistent, and it can get a crowd sometimes, so keep an eye out.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 131 | 108 | 107 | 103 | 49 | 41 | 42 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 42 | 110 | 336 | 453 | 673 | 528 | 426 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:14PM3.11m | 8:48AM2.83m | 9:09PM2.89m | 9:47AM2.73m | 10:14PM2.72m | 10:55AM2.69m | 11:27PM2.63m | 12:04PM2.74m | 00:37AM2.64m | 1:04PM2.84m | 1:35AM2.71m | 1:53PM2.98m | 2:20AM2.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM1.18m | 2:35AM1.18m | 2:50PM1.35m | 3:30AM1.35m | 3:58PM1.48m | 4:34AM1.46m | 5:15PM1.52m | 5:42AM1.50m | 6:29PM1.47m | 6:44AM1.46m | 7:27PM1.36m | 7:35AM1.37m | 8:14PM1.23m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | SW 16 | — | WNW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
96 | 131 | 108 | 107 | 103 | 49 | 41 | 42 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 27 | 15 | — | 11 | — | 8 | 17 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | WNW 9 |
13 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — |
6 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 42 | 110 | 336 | 453 | 673 | 528 | 426 | 314 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 411 | 39 | 0 | 449 | 0 | 75 | 406 | 50 | 448 | 431 | 431 | 968 | 369 | 249 | 72 | 472 | 449 | 163 | 362 | 102 |
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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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