
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 (Jul 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Praia da Vila. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with a few clear highlights but plenty of choppy or quiet days to work around.
The water is currently sitting at 60°F, which is a whopping 6°F colder than what you’d expect this time of year. That’s a very unusual cool snap, so definitely suit up properly if you’re heading out.
The week starts off a bit messy. Tuesday and Wednesday morning have some rideable swell, but Tuesday’s got an onshore wind and a marginal vibe. Wednesday morning, the 8th of July, is where things start to look up: 3ft to 4ft of S to ESE swell, with a glassy surface on Wednesday morning. That’s your first real window for a clean session.
Thursday the 9th holds 3ft of ESE swell with a nice offshore wind from the NE through the afternoon. It’s clean but small.
The standout of the whole run, however, is Saturday the 11th of July. Saturday morning delivers 5ft of ESE swell with a 13-second period and a light offshore NNE breeze. The wave energy is solid at 816 – that’s moderate to strong, and the longer period will give you some proper shape. This is the best on offer: clean, pushy, and with that groundswell lining up nicely. Afternoon stays good with 5ft and offshore NE winds.
Sunday the 12th sees a pulse of 6ft from the S by afternoon, with energy jumping to 1118. That’s a lot of juice, but it comes with a cross-shore wind and is probably more for experienced surfers – beginners will find it a handful.
After that, the surf drops off significantly. From the 14th of July onward, we’re into a long stretch of knee-to-waist high waves, mostly under 2ft, with plenty of clean conditions but nothing with any punch. The energy drops to two-digit numbers (like 71 or 56) by mid-week. This flat spell runs until around the 20th.
We do see a bit of a bump around the 20th and 21st of July, with 3ft to 6ft of ENE swell, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is short, under 9 seconds. Conditions look pretty poor for paddling – honestly, with that onshore wind and a beach setup, it might be better suited for kite surfing than a proper surf session.
So, bottom line: Saturday the 11th of July is your day. Get out for the morning session. After that, pick your moments carefully or just enjoy the small clean glass-offs in the middle of the week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
291 | 235 | 173 | 225 | 291 | 163 | 144 | 116 | 114 | 353 | 491 | 367 | 793 | 643 | 462 | 309 | 819 | 253 | 408 | 295 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:00PM0.52m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:55PM0.47m | 10:06AM0.51m | 10:28PM0.45m | 11:31AM0.54m | 11:23PM0.45m | 12:33PM0.57m | 00:06AM0.47m | 2:07PM0.61m | 00:56AM0.50m | 2:53PM0.65m | 1:55AM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.22m | 2:52AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.23m | 4:10AM0.21m | 4:49PM0.21m | 4:55AM0.15m | 5:45PM0.20m | 5:43AM0.09m | 6:52PM0.19m | 6:42AM0.03m | 7:45PM0.18m | 7:35AM-0.01m | 8:22PM0.19m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 24 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
142 | 235 | 173 | 225 | 291 | 163 | 144 | 116 | 114 | 353 | 491 | 242 | 793 | 643 | 462 | 309 | 260 | 253 | 408 | 295 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 14 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 4 | S 12 | SSE 19 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
60 | 139 | 110 | 98 | 149 | 143 | 108 | 52 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 367 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 279 | 35 | 141 | 130 | 116 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 13 | ENE 9 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 19 | S 14 | ESE 12 | S 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
7 | 30 | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 38 | 36 | 4 | 180 | 17 | 109 | 79 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
291 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 29 | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 2 | 75 | 819 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
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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.
Praia da Vila is 1 km (1 miles) from Imbituba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imbituba. Imbituba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










