Praia do Porto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down for Praia do Porto. Rusty here.

Monday morning is a bust. Cloudy, a messy 4ft cross-on swell, just ugly. The ocean’s got some energy (611) but it’s poor. Come Monday afternoon, a light offshore from the SSW cleans up that same 4ft SE swell. It’s not big, but it’s clean and surfable. That’s your first real window.

Tuesday morning looks better. Clear skies, light offshore from the SW, and a 5ft swell from the south at 8 seconds. The short period means the waves are a bit soft, but it’s fun for a beginner-plus level. Energy is moderate at 468. Tuesday afternoon the wind goes cross and it fades.

Wednesday morning is the highlight of the first half. Glassy, light west wind, and a 4ft south groundswell at 12 seconds. That long period means proper waves with more push – you’ll feel that 597 energy. It’s a beach/jetty setup, so with the long period it might straighten out a bit, but it’s going to be clean and fun. Wednesday afternoon the wind goes onshore and it’s average.

Thursday and Friday are small and weak – Thursday morning drops to 3ft, Friday has a glassy 3ft but it’s weak. Nothing to get excited about.

Now, here’s the juice. Sunday the 12th of July. Morning has a light cross-off breeze, a 4ft south swell at 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to 856. That’s proper. The afternoon brings a 5ft south swell with offshore winds at 9 mph, still 12 seconds, energy at 847. Very good, clean surf. Crowds are possible, but it won’t be packed.

Monday the 13th of July is for experts only. A big 10ft south swell hits, short period at 9 seconds, and the energy is huge – 1750. Strong offshore winds at 22 mph keep it clean, but 10ft is serious power. Not for beginners. Same for Monday afternoon.

Tuesday the 14th of July drops to 8ft from the SSE at 11 seconds, still big but more manageable. Offshore winds from the WSW at 12 mph, energy at 1322. Still high-energy, but better shaped. Good for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell backs off to 6ft on Wednesday the 15th, with a cross-off wind in the morning keeping it clean. From Thursday the 16th onward, the wind turns onshore from the NNE and the surf fades. From the 16th through the 21st of July, it’s mostly poor – choppy, onshore, or just small. The 19th has a 10ft NE swell, but with howling onshore winds, it’s a blown-out mess. Not worth it.

So, the pick: Wednesday morning the 8th of July for the cleanest, glassy, long-period session. Sunday the 12th of July is the best overall – great size, clean offshore flow, and solid energy. That’s your call.

Rusty.

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