Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
17.0°C
1.8° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with 1,174 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 17th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 17th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and wax, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Praia da Vila.

Right now, we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The start of the period is pretty grim, with onshore winds and weak, messy swell. Sunday and Monday are write-offs, with poor surf conditions and a moderate breeze ruining any chance of a decent wave. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best (249 to 341), and with a short period around 7-8 seconds, it’s just not worth paddling out.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, September 17th. That morning is the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the south with an 11-second period, which is a nice groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NNE, light at 6 mph, so it’s going to be glassy. The energy is strong, with a reading of 681. This is the best on offer, hands down. The afternoon holds up too, with a 5 ft south swell and a moderate offshore breeze, though the tide might play a little funny. It’s an intermediate spot, so you’ll want to be comfortable on a bigger day.

After that, Friday the 18th through to Sunday the 20th offers consistent, clean, but smaller surf. Expect chest-to-shoulder high waves around 3 ft to 4 ft from the east and south-east, with a short period (7-8 seconds). Winds stay offshore and light to moderate, so the conditions will be clean, but don’t expect much push. The energy is moderate (215 to 246). It’s a good window for a longboard or a funboard, with crowds possible as it’s a break that can get busy.

We hit another rough patch mid-week. Monday the 21st afternoon looks okay, but from Tuesday night into Thursday the 24th, the wind swings onshore again, and the swell gets bigger and messy. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th are blown out, with strong onshore winds and very strong combined energy (up to 1692). This is not a paddle session; this is more of a kite-surfing setup if anything, with choppy, cross-onshore conditions.

Friday the 25th morning is a maybe, but the real return to form is Friday afternoon. That session offers a clean 4 ft south swell with a 12-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the east. The energy is moderate (408). It’s a good way to finish the week.

The last few days, from Saturday the 26th through Monday the 28th, look promising again, especially for the mornings. Saturday morning is clean and small, but Sunday the 27th morning is a highlight: a 6 ft swell from the ENE, 8-second period, with a gentle offshore breeze and a moderate energy reading of 338. That’s a solid, clean day for the intermediate crew.

Keep in mind, water temps are about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The long-range stuff around the 24th and 25th is promising but less certain, so don’t lock in plans just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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0
0
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0
0
0
1
1
0
3
3
3
1
1
0
1
1
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
7
1.5
S
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
S
12
1.9
S
8
1.7
S
8
2.1
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
10
1
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
SSE
11
1.3
ENE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
217
160
389
244
173
124
149
276
410
382
1174
639
498
346
192
113
61
81
77
158
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
S
10
WSW
5
NNE
25
NE
15
N
15
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
3:28PM0.60m
3:41AM0.66m
3:50PM0.57m
4:12AM0.61m
4:14PM0.54m
4:51AM0.55m
4:42PM0.49m
5:49AM0.48m
12:12PM0.33m
00:36AM0.22m
6:58AM0.44m
12:24PM0.37m
6:45PM0.41m
7:59AM0.40m
12:36PM0.41m
7:49PM0.39m
Low Tide
9:05AM0.05m
9:02PM0.09m
9:26AM0.12m
9:14PM0.10m
9:34AM0.19m
9:14PM0.12m
9:13AM0.24m
9:14PM0.15m
9:04AM0.28m
12:19PM0.30m
9:26PM0.18m
9:08AM0.31m
1:56PM0.33m
9:50PM0.23m
9:10AM0.34m
4:09PM0.29m
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6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
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6:06
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Temp °C
15
16
14
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14
14
17
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22
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18
Feels °C
11
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12
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12
12
13
13
13
12
10
11
14
14
12
19
19
17
21
20
18
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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.

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