Portao Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Ceará, Brazil)

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Portao Surf Guide

Portao in Ceara is an exposed reef/pier break that has very consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the south southwest with some shelter here from east winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around low tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rocks and pollution.

Portao Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef/pier	3
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	83°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Portao:

The best conditions reported for surf at Portao occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Portao (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Portao with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 12% of the time in April while 82% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 6% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

12%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

82%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Portao Location Map

Interactive Portao surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Portao is Pinto Martins International (Fortaleza) Airport (FOR) in Brazil, which is 7 km (4 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Portao is Augusto Severo (Natal) Airport (NAT), also in Brazil, 437 km (271 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Portao Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 20:34 Local Time

m, °C	Thu		Fri
ft, °F	6PM	9PM	0AM	3AM
Wave (ft)	E	E	E	E
Period (s)	6	6	6	6
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross- off

What does Portao look like?

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Tides at Portao

Current tide and informaton

For Fortaleza, Brazil, 4 miles from Portao.

Next High Water: 01:09am | 7ft

Next Low Water: 07:21am | 2ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
high tide
low tide

Portao Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.5 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Portao won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 83°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite