Porto da Cruz Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.77° N 16.82° W

Porto da Cruz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porto da Cruz sea temperature is
24.4° C
1.6° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NNW swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with N 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet start. The first real surf we see is gonna be small and messy, and nothing’s really happening until we get much further into the period. There’s a long gap of weak, poor-quality surf until the second week.

The first bit of action is around Thursday the 6th of August, but it’s tiny. We’re lookin’ at Porto da Cruz, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and often has a few heads out. The water’s at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Thursday afternoon sees a little 2 ft N swell, but with a NE wind blowing 6 mph, it’s onshore. The energy’s weak at 138. Not worth paddlin’ out for.

Friday the 7th is more of the same – 2 ft N swell, light NNE wind, cross-onshore. The water’s still warm, but the surf is poor. Saturday and Sunday don’t get any better, with the swell droppin’ to 1 ft and the wind staying cross or cross-onshore. Energy’s barely a whisper (38-49). You’re better off stayin’ on the beach.

The first half of the second week is still a struggle. Monday the 10th has a tiny 2 ft NNW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore. Tuesday the 11th brings a long-period 13-second groundswell from the NNW, but it’s only 1.0 ft. The energy is 100, but with that period and tiny size, it’s a tease. The cross-onshore wind spoils it. This pattern of small, wind-affected junk continues right through to the 13th.

Now, here’s where it gets a bit more interesting. From Thursday the 14th of August, the swell starts to build. We get a 4 ft NE swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is still cross-onshore. Energy is up to 150, but it’s choppy. It’s still poor surf.

The real change comes around Monday the 17th of August. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the NNE, with a 7-second period. The energy is moderate at 257, but the wind is a moderate 12 mph from the N, cross-onshore and choppy. The surf is still rated poor. This continues Tuesday the 18th, with the swell hittin’ 6 ft and energy of 362.

Then, on Wednesday the 19th of August, we get a solid pulse. Swell hits 7 ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, and the energy is strong at 638. But, the wind is still a moderate 12 mph onshore. It’s gonna be a bumpy, choppy mess. This is only for the experts, and even then, it’s not great.

The standout window, if you can call it that, is Thursday the 20th of August. The swell is still a meaty 7 ft from the NNE, with a 9-second period, and the energy is strong at 685. The wind is a gentler 9 mph cross-onshore. The forecast says “marginal surf conditions or questionable tide conditions,” which is the first time we get anything above a zero score. It’s still not clean, but it’s the best of a poor bunch. The size is too big for beginners, and the cross-onshore wind will keep it from being proper.

Friday the 21st of August drops back to 6 ft, with a stronger 12 mph wind, spoiling the last chance.

The bottom line: There’s no standout day here. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for quality surf. The swell builds, but the wind is always from the N or NNE, which is cross-onshore or onshore for Porto da Cruz. The only “best on offer” would be the morning of the 20th, but it’s a long way out and the wind is still a problem. For a reef break, the onshore wind is a killer. If you’re a kiter, the windy afternoons from the 17th onward might get you stoked, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a tough outlook.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.4
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9
0.5
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
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8
0.3
NNW
13
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
78
76
56
56
58
58
40
25
23
48
77
70
61
35
33
29
25
24
21
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
N
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
NNW
15
N
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NNW
10
N
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NNW
10
N
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NNE
10
NNW
10
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NNE
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NNW
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
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
1:49PM2.22m
2:18AM2.08m
2:35PM2.36m
3:02AM2.15m
Low Tide
2:45AM0.58m
3:31PM0.63m
4:12AM0.60m
5:04PM0.55m
5:35AM0.52m
6:20PM0.39m
6:40AM0.39m
7:20PM0.21m
7:33AM0.24m
8:09PM0.06m
8:19AM0.12m
8:54PM-0.04m
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7:24
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7:26
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7:28
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9:00
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8:59
8:58
8:57
8:55
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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