Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, São Tomé and Príncipe · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.4m
- Period
- 7.4s
- Wind
- 14 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Porto Alegre hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 6h125-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Sao_Tome local
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Days 6–10 for Porto Alegre, scored for your board.
About Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is a point break over rock in Porto Alegre, São Tomé and Príncipe. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the SSW / SW / WSW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- SSW, SW, WSW, W
Porto Alegre surf FAQ
Is Porto Alegre good for beginners?+
Porto Alegre is a point break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Porto Alegre?+
Different days call for different boards. Porto Alegre handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Porto Alegre?+
Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the SSW / SW / WSW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.