Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
18.0° C
0.6° 

Praia da Vila surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia da Vila surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Vila in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 coming up for Praia da Vila. The next couple of days are pretty flat and ordinary, but we’ve got some real gems hiding in the second half of the week and into early August. Let’s break it down.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 21st, with a sad little 5ft swell from the ENE at 8 seconds, but the wind is onshore and the whole thing looks messy. Even the combined energy is weak (300). Honestly, not worth paddling out.

Wednesday, July 22nd is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 4ft, still from the ENE, but the morning turns glassy and the afternoon goes cross-offshore with a clean face. The combined energy is weak (268), but the conditions are clean. It’s a small, fun day for a longboard or a fish.

The highlight of the week, and the real standout, is Friday, July 24th. We’ve got a solid 6ft SE swell (dropping to 6ft in the afternoon) with a 9-second period, and the wind is light and offshore or cross-offshore all day. The combined energy is moderate (648 in the morning, 600 in the afternoon). This is the best on offer – clean, head-high, proper lines. Expect crowds here because it’s often busy, but it’s worth it.

Saturday, July 25th, sees the swell fade to 5ft and the wind goes onshore again, so it’s back to average. Sunday, July 26th, is a write-off with onshore winds and a short-period 3ft swell. The combined energy is moderate (435) but the conditions are choppy.

Monday, July 27th is a nice little rebound. Clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore in the morning and offshore in the afternoon. Combined energy is moderate (370). Another solid session for the patient.

From Tuesday, July 28th, through to the end of the month, the swell drops below 3ft and the energy is weak (171, 131, 62). There’s a long gap of small, poor surf until Saturday, August 1st.

Now, here’s the second standout. Saturday, August 1st – the morning is a bit lumpy with a 8ft ENE swell and onshore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy. The swell drops to 6ft from the ENE, but the wind is dead calm. The combined energy is strong (516). This is a serious session for the experienced surfer – clean, punchy, and powerful. Might be a bit much for the beginners, but the crew will be loving it.

Sunday, August 2nd, stays clean with 5ft E swell and offshore wind. Monday, August 3rd, offers glassy 4ft ENE swell in the morning.

After that, the forecast gets messy again from Tuesday, August 4th, with onshore winds and a weird 3ft SSE swell at 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (576) but the wind ruins it. Wednesday, August 5th, has a 6ft ENE swell but the wind is onshore, so it’s another wait.

The water temperature is sitting right around 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

So, to wrap it up: Friday, July 24th, is your best bet for the first week, and Saturday, August 1st, is the second-week standout if you’re an experienced surfer after some clean, glassy power. The gaps in between are small and ordinary, but the forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.3
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8
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8
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ENE
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1.3
ENE
8
1.3
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8
1.7
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9
2.1
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9
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SSE
10
1.9
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9
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9
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0.9
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13
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7
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9
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8
1.2
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
226
232
232
232
234
446
731
816
562
508
304
349
309
280
197
172
241
222
141
151
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
S
10
SW
5
SSW
10
N
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
ESE
5
E
10
NE
10
N
10
WSW
20
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20
WSW
15
WSW
15
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5
N
15
NNE
20
NE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:14PM0.48m
7:47AM0.48m
7:51PM0.45m
8:55AM0.44m
8:47PM0.41m
11:17AM0.44m
10:37PM0.42m
11:59AM0.47m
11:32PM0.46m
12:43PM0.51m
00:17AM0.50m
1:42PM0.55m
1:08AM0.55m
Low Tide
1:17PM0.27m
1:28AM0.25m
3:27PM0.29m
3:43AM0.21m
4:30PM0.27m
4:35AM0.15m
5:13PM0.24m
5:18AM0.11m
6:00PM0.22m
6:06AM0.07m
6:52PM0.19m
6:59AM0.04m
7:34PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Praia da Vila Surf forecast

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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