Surf Forecasts:
Porto da Cruz surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto da Cruz this week:
The surf forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto da Cruz in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let's break down the same rundown in feet and fahrenheit.
The next 16 days at Porto da Cruz are a real test of patience. The first week is mostly a no-go, with persistent cross-onshore winds from the North and Northeast ruining the waves. The swell energy is all over the place, from weak to moderate, but it's all choppy and messy. For a reef that's usually fairly consistent, it's a disappointing stretch.
Your best chance, and really the only standout, is on Monday, September 14th. The morning is still a bit questionable, but the afternoon turns it on. The wind goes glassy, and we get a clean 3ft wave from the NNW. The swell period is a solid 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, and for a reef, that'll give you some nice, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (276). The water's sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal, so you'll be fine in a spring suit.
Tuesday, September 15th, has some leftover energy with glassy conditions in the morning as the wind goes completely flat. It's only 2ft, though, so it's small and ordinary. The afternoon stays glassy but the swell drops even more. After that, it's back to small, onshore slop for the rest of the forecast. So, get ready for Monday afternoon, September 14th – that's your window, but it's a short one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 221 | 162 | 109 | 80 | 46 | 28 | 31 | 102 | 172 | 198 | 276 | 373 | 386 | 432 | 413 | 318 | 169 | 156 | 138 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:20AM1.97m | 1:35PM2.25m | 2:03AM2.10m | 2:16PM2.36m | 2:41AM2.18m | 2:54PM2.40m | 3:17AM2.21m | 3:31PM2.36m | 3:51AM2.18m | 4:06PM2.26m | 4:25AM2.12m | 4:40PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.18m | 7:21AM0.24m | 7:55PM0.04m | 8:03AM0.11m | 8:33PM-0.04m | 8:41AM0.04m | 9:09PM-0.06m | 9:17AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.01m | 9:52AM0.07m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:27AM0.16m | 10:45PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 15 | NE 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 64 | 46 | 40 | 23 | 46 | 28 | 21 | 102 | 116 | 110 | 71 | 66 | 46 | 16 | 84 | 318 | 94 | 82 | 63 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | W 7 | S 16 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 16 | N 9 | NNW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 48 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 26 | 14 | 141 | 107 | 94 | 75 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | S 10 | W 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | N 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 23 | 31 | 17 | 35 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 169 | 156 | 138 | 86 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 221 | 162 | 109 | 80 | — | — | 27 | 51 | 172 | 198 | 276 | 373 | 386 | 432 | 413 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Porto da Cruz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porto da Cruz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porto da Cruz 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 da Cruz) 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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