Porto da Cruz Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.77° N 16.82° W

Porto da Cruz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porto da Cruz sea temperature is
24.0° C
1.2° 

Porto da Cruz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Porto da Cruz surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, N swell with 117 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto da Cruz this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Porto da Cruz in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about Porto da Cruz. I’ve been watching the charts for this stretch, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tough one for us. The first week and a half is looking pretty flat, with the swell barely pushing past 3 feet. The energy is weak too, with values mostly in the low 100s and 50s, meaning there’s just not enough push to make anything decent. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 75°, which is a nice thought even if the waves aren’t cooperating.

For the first few days, from Tuesday the 4th through to the 14th, we’re looking at small, wind-swell slop. The wind will be mostly light, but it’s coming from the N to NNE, which is cross-on for Porto da Cruz. That’s going to put a bit of chop on the surface, and with waves that small, it’s going to be a mess. The period is short, mostly under 11 seconds, so there’s no real power behind it. You’ll see the swell direction flip between N and NNW, but it doesn’t matter much when it’s this small. It’s not going to be worth the paddle out. The conditions are pretty clean, but the surf is just poor.

There’s a bit of a bump around the 16th, with the swell picking up to 5 feet on Sunday morning, but it’s still short period and the energy is only moderate. The wind is still cross-on, so it’s not going to be a classic. Then, things start to look a little more interesting on Monday the 17th. The swell bumps up to 5 feet with a slightly longer period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 487 with the morning light cross-shore wind. It’s not huge, but it’s the most promising day we’ve got. The afternoon gets even more energy, hitting 708, which is a big step up. The wind is still a bit cross-on, but it’s a light breeze, so the surface might be ok. This is the standout, but I’d still call it a marginal day. The NE direction isn’t ideal for this spot, which is best with N. It’s not a day for beginners, but an experienced surfer might find a few.

After that, the swell drops back down quickly. The 18th and 19th see the energy falling back to the 200s, and the swell back down to around 3 feet. The wind gets stronger and more cross-on, so it’s back to the choppy, poor conditions. It’s a real shame because the energy on the 17th shows there’s something out there, but it just doesn’t stick around.

So, the honest truth is that this is a stretch where the surf is mostly a no-go. The one day that stands out is Monday the 17th, and even that is a stretch. The rest of the time, you’re better off finding something else to do. The good news is that the energy is there, so it probably won’t stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
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Rating
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.2
N
8
0.5
N
11
0.6
N
10
0.8
N
10
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.7
NE
5
0.4
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
10
5
61
74
117
117
83
78
76
75
74
58
60
41
26
24
14
13
23
9
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:26PM1.93m
6:57AM1.78m
7:18PM1.80m
7:56AM1.70m
8:26PM1.69m
9:14AM1.66m
9:55PM1.63m
10:40AM1.71m
11:23PM1.69m
11:56AM1.85m
00:34AM1.82m
12:57PM2.04m
1:30AM1.96m
Low Tide
12:09PM0.40m
00:41AM0.38m
12:59PM0.50m
1:34AM0.49m
2:04PM0.59m
2:45AM0.58m
3:31PM0.63m
4:12AM0.60m
5:04PM0.55m
5:35AM0.52m
6:20PM0.39m
6:40AM0.39m
7:20PM0.21m
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:02
9:01
9:00
9:00
9:00
8:59
8:58
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Temp °C
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25
23
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25
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Feels °C
27
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28
28
25
28
28
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28
28
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26
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26
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26
21
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Information about the Porto da Cruz Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Porto da Cruz 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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