Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with 1,659 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and here's how the surf is shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we have a slow start with no real surf on offer until Tuesday morning, August 11th. The water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is about average for this time of year.
The best bet for the week is going to be Praia da Vila, a very consistent sandbar break that's exposed to the swell. The standout session looks like Friday afternoon, August 14th. You've got a solid 7ft swell from the SSE with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the east. That's going to deliver clean, well-shaped waves. The combined swell energy is strong (1619), so there's plenty of push. For the experienced surfer, this is about as good as it gets in the window.
The run-up to that also has some good options. Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, has a 7ft S swell with a clean offshore ENE breeze at 3 mph—perfect, glassy conditions. Friday morning, August 14th, is also worth a mention with a 5ft S swell and glassy NW wind, making for smooth take-offs.
The following week sees a real pulse of energy. Tuesday morning, August 25th, is a standout for the big-wave crew. We're looking at a 10ft SSE groundswell with a very long 16-second period, light offshore winds from the NNE, and massive combined energy (3873). This is expert territory only. The swell direction is spot on for the break's optimum SSE. The afternoon of the same day drops to 8ft SSE, still with a clean offshore breeze, so it remains a solid option for experienced surfers. Wednesday, August 26th, keeps the swell around 8ft to 7ft from the SSE, with clean conditions, so the quality holds.
There are a few gaps. After the good run on the 14th, conditions get messy. Monday morning, August 17th, is marginal, and from Tuesday, August 18th, through to Thursday, August 20th, the onshore winds and poor surf quality make it a write-off. Friday, August 21st, offers a little reprieve with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 4ft S swell, but it's nothing to get excited about. Saturday, August 22nd, is poor again. Sunday morning, August 23rd, shows a brief window with a 4ft S swell and glassy conditions, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore.
The real highlight is the final few days. Monday afternoon, August 24th, has glassy conditions and a 7ft S swell (14-second period) with strong energy (1484)—excellent for experienced surfers. Then the big pulses on the 25th and 26th are the clear winners of the entire forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1277 | 1122 | 1290 | 1064 | 956 | 855 | 1531 | 1440 | 1365 | 892 | 1619 | 661 | 384 | 306 | 264 | 257 | 428 | 547 | 627 | 656 | 606 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:48PM0.64m | 1:39AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.65m | 2:24AM0.64m | 3:24PM0.65m | 2:58AM0.68m | 3:44PM0.64m | 3:30AM0.69m | 4:05PM0.61m | 4:01AM0.67m | 4:29PM0.58m | 4:36AM0.63m | 4:56PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.17m | 8:00AM-0.07m | 8:27PM0.16m | 8:34AM-0.06m | 8:52PM0.17m | 9:05AM-0.03m | 9:16PM0.18m | 9:35AM0.03m | 9:37PM0.18m | 10:07AM0.10m | 9:54PM0.19m | 10:53AM0.18m | 9:49PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 1277 | 1122 | 1290 | 1064 | 956 | 855 | 1531 | 1440 | 1365 | 892 | 1619 | 381 | 319 | 306 | 264 | 257 | 77 | 51 | 19 | 16 | 606 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 7 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | — | 28 | 15 | 12 | 130 | 9 | 661 | 384 | 235 | 141 | 106 | 104 | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 16 | — | SSW 10 | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | 33 | 14 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 21 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 21 | 39 | 35 | 428 | 547 | 627 | 656 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 71 | 11 | 0 |
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