Surf Forecasts:
Porto da Cruz surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with 137 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Porto da Cruz.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for a proper paddle. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, and there’s a long stretch of days where the surf is just poor. We’re looking at a gap from the start right through to the end of the first week of August with no real recommendations. The first few days of August see a tiny bump in the swell, but it's all coming from the wrong direction and the wind is messy.
The first highlight, and really the only one that gets my heart pumping a little, is the morning of Thursday, the 6th of August. The swell is picking up to 6 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy is moderate at 337, which is a step up from the weak stuff we’ve been seeing. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the N at 6 mph, so it’s going to be bumpy but not totally blown out. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 75°, so that’s a nice bonus. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best we’ve got.
The weekend of the 9th and 10th of August has some bigger swell numbers, with the combined energy hitting 567 on the Sunday afternoon and 464 on Monday morning. The swell is coming from the N and NNE, with a period of 9-10 seconds, which is a solid groundswell. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, and the reports all say "poor surf conditions". The swell height is 4 ft to 6 ft, so it’s got some size, but it’s going to be choppy and messy. Honestly, this setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than for a paddle surfer. The period is a bit long for a beach break, and with that wind, the shape is going to be all over the place.
For the rest of the window, it’s a tough call. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is never truly clean. The best chance for a surf is that Thursday morning, August 6th. It’s not a standout in the classic sense, but it's the only window where the light breeze and moderate swell might just give you a couple of fun, if a bit bumpy, waves. Keep your expectations low, and you might be surprised.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | N 9 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 91 | 63 | 64 | 38 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 33 | 43 | 72 | 90 | 124 | 128 | 132 | 120 | 91 | 75 | 46 | 27 | 35 | 21 |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:25PM1.99m | 2:44AM1.86m | 2:58PM2.08m | 3:17AM1.91m | 3:31PM2.14m | 3:49AM1.95m | 4:03PM2.17m | 4:21AM1.96m | 4:34PM2.16m | 4:54AM1.95m | 5:08PM2.12m | 5:30AM1.91m | 5:44PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM0.32m | 8:42AM0.32m | 9:12PM0.25m | 9:14AM0.26m | 9:44PM0.21m | 9:46AM0.23m | 10:16PM0.19m | 10:18AM0.23m | 10:48PM0.19m | 10:51AM0.26m | 11:21PM0.23m | 11:27AM0.32m | 11:58PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 9 | NNE 6 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 91 | 63 | 64 | 38 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 91 | 75 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 7 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 7 | E 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 22 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 49 | 46 | 20 | 15 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | N 11 | N 7 | N 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | S 16 | N 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | N 9 | WNW 10 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 43 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 21 | 33 | 43 | 72 | 90 | 124 | 128 | 132 | 120 | — | — | 46 | — | 35 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 476 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 1149 | 16 | 476 | 38 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
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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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