Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up, starting with a punch of groundswell right out of the gate. The water’s sitting at about 66°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday 11th afternoon is your first real window. Praia da Vila is looking at a 7ft swell rolling in from the south with a long 12-second period. This is a classic groundswell, packing some serious energy. The wind is a light offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph, so the surface is going to be super clean. This one’s for experienced surfers, though – that size and power aren’t for beginners.

Wednesday 12th has solid swell hanging in, 6ft from the SSE in the morning and 6ft from the S in the afternoon. Winds are cross-offshore, keeping things clean but not as glassy as Tuesday. Still very good surf on offer.

Things get a bit tricky on Thursday 13th. The swell holds at 7ft from the S, but the wind swings onshore from the SW, blowing at 6-9 mph. That’ll chop it up, and the tide conditions aren’t looking great either. Best to give this one a miss.

Friday 14th bounces back. Morning session has 6ft from the S, but the standout is the afternoon: 6ft from the SSE with cross-offshore E winds at 9 mph. Clean lines, good energy. This is a great day for an intermediate surfer.

Saturday 15th sees the swell dropping off to 4ft in the morning, but the wind goes light offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. That’s a fun, clean day for a longboard or a fish. By the afternoon, it’s down to 4ft with a moderate offshore wind.

Sunday 16th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a short period 4ft easterly swell (8 seconds) – that’s weak and won’t have much shape. The afternoon sees the size bump to 6ft from the E, still short period, but the wind goes light cross-off. It’s surfable, but not classic.

Monday 17th brings a bigger pulse: 7ft from the ENE in the morning, but that short 8-second period means it’ll be a bit walled up and fat. The wind is strong offshore at 16 mph, so it’ll be blown out smooth, but the wave quality is marginal. Afternoon is similar, with a 9-second period and a bit less wind.

Tuesday 18th morning is a true standout. 6ft from the ENE at 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy – 3 mph from the NNE. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate, but the surface will be like a mirror. This is your best morning of the next week.

After that, the swell slowly fades through Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th, with smaller, cleaner waves in the mornings. Thursday 20th morning has a 5ft SSW swell with light cross-offshore winds – worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Friday 21st is a write-off with onshore winds and poor conditions. Saturday 22nd is tiny, under 3ft.

Now, looking way out to the second week: Monday 24th is looking promising. Morning is glassy with a 5ft south groundswell (14 seconds). Afternoon gets even better: 5ft from the S with light offshore NNE wind at 3 mph. That’s a clean, powerful swell – excellent for experienced surfers again.

Tuesday 25th morning follows up with 6ft from the S and a moderate offshore wind. Another excellent session.

Wednesday 26th afternoon is also worth noting: 5ft from the S with cross-offshore wind and clean conditions, but that’s further out, so keep an eye on it.

Honestly, if you’re picking a single best moment, it’s Tuesday 18th morning – that glass-off is hard to beat. For pure power and clean conditions, Monday 24th afternoon is the long-range standout to bookmark.

Rusty out.

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