
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Praia da Vila.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off – Friday 7th is all chop and cross-onshore wind, with poor surf and a combined energy of 206. Not worth paddling out. Saturday 8th is a tease: a clean 7ft swell from the south with a gorgeous 14-second period (groundswell), and the wind is cross-off, but the forecast says it’s only marginal due to tide. That long period will make it better for a sandbar like this one – more shape, but those sets will be spaced out. Still, it’s the best of the early run. Water temp is 67°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Sunday 9th and Monday 10th get messy again – cross-on winds and choppy faces. The swell sticks around 6ft to 8ft, but the quality just isn’t there.
Now, Tuesday 11th is where it gets interesting. Morning brings glassy conditions, light rain, and a 6ft south swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 1006 – solid. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wind is glass, so the waves will be clean and lined up. The afternoon gets even better – wind drops to dead calm, 7ft south swell, energy up to 1253. This is the standout window. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Wednesday 12th morning is another beauty – offshore wind from the NNE, 6ft swell from the SSE, 12-second period, energy of 1124. Clean, glassy, and the wind is offshore. That’s a top pick too. The afternoon drops a little but still clean.
Thursday 13th afternoon is a sleeper – 6ft from the SSE, a very long 16-second period, energy of 1592. That’s serious groundswell energy. It’ll be clean with cross-off wind. Best for experienced surfers, and the long period will make it punchy on the sandbar.
After that, from Friday 14th through Sunday 16th, it’s a mix of onshore wind and choppy, poor surf. The swell drops and the wind swings south. A few marginal sessions, but nothing to write home about.
Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th have a short-period east swell coming through, around 7ft to 7ft, but only 7-8 seconds. That’s weak, windswell stuff. Not inspiring.
Wednesday 19th afternoon picks up again – 5ft south swell, 9 seconds, clean with cross-off wind. Thursday 20th is solid: 6ft south swell, 10 seconds, clean, and the wind goes offshore in the afternoon. Energy is 782. Good, clean fun.
The last few days, Friday 21st into Saturday 22nd, fade out. Small swell, 2ft to 4ft, but clean. It’s a quiet end to the window.
So, the best on offer? Tuesday 11th – glassy conditions, 7ft south swell, and that calm wind. Wednesday 12th morning – offshore wind, clean, and a solid 6ft SSE swell. And Thursday 13th afternoon – that 16-second groundswell is a rare treat. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 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) | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
130 | 636 | 884 | 1476 | 1343 | 927 | 421 | 934 | 941 | 1556 | 1190 | 843 | 980 | 1155 | 1240 | 1100 | 841 | 628 | 441 | 1455 | 1382 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:48AM0.46m | 9:30PM0.37m | 12:11PM0.51m | 11:14PM0.41m | 1:56PM0.56m | 11:59PM0.46m | 2:28PM0.61m | 00:46AM0.52m | 2:48PM0.64m | 1:39AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.65m | 2:24AM0.64m | 3:24PM0.65m | 2:58AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.25m | 4:48AM0.12m | 5:46PM0.22m | 5:36AM0.06m | 6:41PM0.20m | 6:30AM0.00m | 7:26PM0.18m | 7:21AM-0.05m | 7:59PM0.17m | 8:00AM-0.07m | 8:27PM0.16m | 8:34AM-0.06m | 8:52PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 |
130 | 69 | 884 | 1476 | 1343 | 927 | 418 | 30 | 941 | 1170 | 1190 | 843 | 980 | 1155 | 1240 | 1100 | 841 | 628 | 441 | 1455 | 1382 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | SSE 15 | — | NE 7 |
17 | — | 54 | 55 | 56 | 101 | 48 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 73 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 20 | — | 259 | — | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | E 13 | NE 10 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 47 | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 3 | S 8 | S 11 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 7 |
48 | 636 | — | 14 | 76 | 7 | 421 | 934 | — | 1556 | — | — | — | 73 | — | 23 | — | 56 | 150 | 137 | 110 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 415 | 0 | 46 | 36 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
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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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