Surf Forecasts:
Portonovo (la Nave) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portonovo (la Nave) this week:
The surf forecast for Portonovo (la Nave) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portonovo (la Nave) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portonovo (la Nave) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
This is a tough one to write, because frankly, for the next 16 days, there's not a single standout session on offer. We're looking at a long stretch of mostly flat or poor conditions. The only flicker of something surfable shows up right at the end of the first week, before the swell fades out again.
The only real spot on the radar here is Portonovo (la Nave), a point break that's mostly for beginners. It's inconsistent and rarely breaks, so this is a spot that needs a lot of things to line up. The water is a notable 82°F right now, which is *much warmer than normal* for the time of year—over five degrees warmer than average, which is very unusual.
The first week is a write-off. From Wednesday 22nd right through to Sunday 26th, the energy is barely there, with combined swell energy readings of just 8 and 1, and the comments are all "poor surf conditions." The wind is all over the place, and the swell is tiny and short-period. It's just not happening.
Monday 27th July is the best we get. It's not great, but it's something. The morning brings a glassy, calm surface with a 3ft swell from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy reaches 109 (moderate), so there's a little more push. The conditions are "surfable waves but very ordinary." It's a small, clean wave for a beginner on a point break, but it's not going to blow anyone's mind.
After that, Tuesday 28th July morning has a similar feel—glassy, 3ft from the NNE, but the energy drops back to 73 (weak). Then it's back to the doldrums. From Wednesday 29th right through to Thursday 6th August, the swell is either non-existent or tiny, with the combined energy often at 0. There are long gaps of nothing. The winds are mostly cross-off or glassy, but without any swell, it's flat. The water stays warm, but that's not much comfort.
So, to call it: the best on offer is the morning of Monday 27th July at Portonovo (la Nave). It's a small, clean, weak wave. If you're a beginner, it's a chance to get wet. If you're after anything with more punch, you're better off waiting for the next system. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | E 4 | — | N 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 4 |
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 kJ | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 39 | 156 | 109 | 71 | 36 | 65 | 42 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:47PM0.40m | 4:54PM0.39m | 4:59PM0.38m | 4:14PM0.37m | 2:54PM0.37m | 2:38PM0.37m | 8:06PM0.35m | 2:40PM0.38m | 9:08PM0.35m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM0.10m | 3:50AM0.09m | 4:24AM0.07m | 4:56AM0.06m | 5:26AM0.04m | 7:11PM0.35m | 5:53AM0.03m | 7:28PM0.34m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | N 4 | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 39 | 156 | 109 | 71 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | E 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 50 | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 36 | 65 | 42 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1421 | 740 | 748 | 1421 | 1174 | 437 | 1682 | 679 | 999 | 1841 | 57 | 253 | 603 | 57 | 0 | 440 | 48 | 0 | 1237 | 122 |
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