
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Vila this week:
The surf forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Vila in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Praia da Vila. The water’s sitting at 20°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
The first few days are pretty tame. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th offer small, clean waves around 3ft from the ENE and S directions, but the energy is weak to moderate (132 to 349). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Wednesday the 5th drops a little more to 3ft, though it’s clean with light winds. Thursday the 6th is similar, small and clean but ordinary.
Then we hit a rough patch. Friday the 7th is a write-off with onshore wind and rain. The weekend doesn’t start well either, with Saturday the 8th bringing light rain, but the surf starts to build. Saturday afternoon is where things get interesting: a clean 6ft S swell with a long period of 14 seconds and strong energy (1322). That’s groundswell, and it’s going to be a proper wave – but it’s already in the expert zone at over 5ft. Sunday the 9th is a mess with strong cross-onshore winds, so don’t bother.
The standout window is without a doubt Saturday the 8th afternoon. That’s your best bet. Clean, offshore winds, a solid 6ft S swell, and that long period bringing real power. It’s an exposed sandbar, so expect some size and push. For experienced surfers, this is the one. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The following week is messy. Monday the 10th sees a big 10ft S swell rolling in with moderate energy (2737), but the wind is cross-shore and conditions are questionable. By Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, strong onshore winds ruin the shape. There’s a glimmer on Thursday the 13th afternoon with a clean 6ft SSE swell and light offshore wind, but it’s not the same quality.
Now, a real highlight pops up way out on Friday the 14th of August. That morning delivers a clean 7ft SSE swell with a very long period of 14 seconds and massive energy (1930). Offshore winds. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but a word of caution: that long-period groundswell can turn a beach break like this into a straight closeout. It’ll be powerful and demanding. If you’re up for it, this is a standout.
The rest of the second week is a mix. Saturday the 15th has a moderate 7ft E swell, but it’s short period (7 seconds) – the wind is offshore, but the waves won’t have much shape. Sunday the 16th starts clean but turns choppy. By Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, it’s back to small, clean conditions with E swell around 4ft to 5ft, but nothing special.
So, to wrap it up: the first standout is Saturday the 8th afternoon for a solid, clean S groundswell. The second, and the best of the bunch, is Friday the 14th morning for that big, long-period SSE swell, but it’s for experts only. The rest is small or windy. Keep an eye on the long-range, because it’s promising but not locked in.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
110 | 114 | 143 | 271 | 327 | 198 | 136 | 131 | 92 | 93 | 113 | 123 | 18 | 120 | 258 | 418 | 1191 | 1077 | 664 | 906 | 564 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:46PM0.57m | 5:54AM0.59m | 6:34PM0.52m | 6:56AM0.54m | 7:16PM0.46m | 7:54AM0.49m | 8:01PM0.41m | 10:48AM0.46m | 9:30PM0.37m | 12:11PM0.51m | 11:14PM0.41m | 1:56PM0.56m | 11:59PM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.15m | 10:16PM0.25m | 12:07PM0.20m | 00:07AM0.25m | 1:03PM0.26m | 00:53AM0.24m | 3:55PM0.27m | 3:56AM0.20m | 4:55PM0.25m | 4:48AM0.12m | 5:46PM0.22m | 5:36AM0.06m | 6:41PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 9 | S 11 |
110 | 15 | 143 | 271 | 327 | 198 | 136 | 73 | 62 | 93 | 113 | 123 | 143 | 120 | 187 | 418 | 1191 | 1077 | 664 | 121 | 191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 9 |
5 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 68 | 64 | 131 | 92 | 47 | 44 | 28 | 13 | 16 | 91 | 131 | 131 | 108 | 111 | — | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ESE 12 | S 5 | E 11 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | E 13 |
17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | — | 11 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 8 |
— | 114 | 105 | 93 | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 221 | 21 | 258 | — | — | — | — | 906 | 564 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Praia da Vila provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia da Vila can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Vila 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 (Praia da Vila) 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 Praia da Vila 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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