Surf Forecasts:
Porto da Cruz surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’.
First thing’s first: it’s gonna be a slow start for Porto da Cruz. We’re talking a long dry spell from Tuesday the 7th right through to around Monday the 20th of July. Tiny surf, mostly crossed-up wind, and choppy conditions. Wave energy is low, all in the double digits (42, 27, even down to 9). Not much to get excited about. This kind of quiet stretch is pretty normal around here when the swell windows aren’t cooperating.
But hang on – things turn around around Tuesday the 21st of July.
The real standout is Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd. Tuesday morning, we get a clean 1.7m swell from the ENE, and the wind is glassy – totally flat, no breeze. Wave energy comes in at 306 (moderate). Water temp is about 23°C, which is right on average for the season. This is the best of the whole run. It’s a reef break, so that groundswell at 8 seconds will hold up nice. Expect clean, lined-up surf. Crowds are marked as “often,” so you might have some company for those perfect conditions.
Wednesday the 22nd keeps the momentum. Morning glass, 1.9m from the NE, and afternoon goes cross-offshore with 2.0m and 425 combined energy (moderate-strong). That’s some real push. Wind goes WNW at 10 km/h, giving it a clean face. At 2.0m, this is expert territory. Not for beginners.
If you’re learning, that Tuesday morning at 1.7m is a bit big but could be okay if you’re confident. Wednesday is for the experienced crew only.
Keep an eye on Monday the 20th – that 1.3m shows up first but it’s still cross-onshore and messy. The real gold is that Tuesday-Wednesday window. It’s a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 47 | 105 | 64 | 86 | 33 | 67 | 73 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.81m | 8:36AM1.67m | 8:58PM1.76m | 9:45AM1.70m | 10:12PM1.75m | 10:57AM1.77m | 11:27PM1.80m | 12:04PM1.90m | 00:34AM1.89m | 1:03PM2.05m | 1:34AM2.00m | 1:57PM2.20m | 2:27AM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:33PM0.57m | 2:16AM0.48m | 2:38PM0.60m | 3:21AM0.49m | 3:53PM0.59m | 4:33AM0.47m | 5:10PM0.50m | 5:42AM0.41m | 6:20PM0.37m | 6:44AM0.31m | 7:21PM0.21m | 7:40AM0.21m | 8:16PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | N 4 | N 4 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 18 | N 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 41 | 47 | 105 | 64 | 160 | 32 | 67 | 73 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 17 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NW 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 48 | 21 | 34 | 29 | 125 | 106 | 23 | 156 | 132 | 131 | 112 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 17 | SSW 17 | NW 9 | ENE 6 | SSW 17 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 44 | 75 | 31 | 26 | 38 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 14 | 15 | — | 3 | 6 | 75 | — | 86 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 886 | 886 | 697 | 523 | 523 | 38 | 523 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 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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