Surf Forecasts:
Porto da Cruz surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto da Cruz in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.3m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle.
The whole forecast period is a flat, chopped-up mess. From Tuesday, 21 July, right through to Wednesday, 5 August, there’s not a single window that’s any good. We’re looking at a solid two-week run of poor surf conditions. The wind is almost always coming from the north or north-northeast, putting a cross-onshore chop on every session. The swell is small, mostly under 5 ft, and it’s short-period, wind-driven stuff, so it’s weak and lacks any punch. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, hitting a peak of 374 (moderate wave energy) on the afternoon of Sunday, 26 July, but even then, it’s still messy.
The only break on offer is Porto da Cruz, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so that’s something, but it’s not gonna save this outlook. The water is sitting at 75°F on the 21st, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be feeling it while you’re battling the chop.
Honestly, the whole thing looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is consistent and the waves are just messy walls of chop. There’s nothing here for a surfer to get excited about. Keep the board in the car and wait for a change. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 93 | 111 | 184 | 232 | 171 | 171 | 237 | 217 | 196 | 208 | 155 | 197 | 197 | 342 | 372 | 382 | 329 | 268 | 236 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.67m | 8:57AM1.58m | 9:25PM1.54m | 10:08AM1.55m | 10:42PM1.49m | 11:19AM1.58m | 11:52PM1.52m | 12:19PM1.66m | 00:47AM1.59m | 1:08PM1.77m | 1:32AM1.69m | 1:48PM1.88m | 2:09AM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34AM0.63m | 3:06PM0.72m | 3:39AM0.72m | 4:26PM0.76m | 4:52AM0.73m | 5:41PM0.71m | 5:58AM0.69m | 6:39PM0.62m | 6:49AM0.60m | 7:25PM0.52m | 7:31AM0.50m | 8:03PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | E 5 | E 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 34 | 34 | 30 | 184 | 232 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 268 | 236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | E 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | W 8 | S 16 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 12 | NW 9 | W 9 | S 14 | W 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | S 16 | S 13 | S 17 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | — | S 11 | W 9 | — | S 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 96 | 93 | 111 | — | — | 171 | 171 | 237 | 217 | 196 | 208 | 155 | 197 | 197 | 342 | 372 | 382 | 329 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 506 | 38 | 508 | 505 | 476 | 16 |
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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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