
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,990 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The ocean’s been in a bit of a mood, but there are some windows of pure magic coming up if you’re patient.
Right off the bat, the start of this period is a write-off. We’re looking at a couple of days of messy, cross-onshore wind and junky surf. The kind of stuff that makes you wonder why you left the house. We’ve got some swell on the way, but it’s not organized and the wind is just gonna chop it all up. It’s a good time to do some fin tuning or just watch the cams.
The first real green light shows up on Tuesday the 11th. The wind swings offshore and goes light, the water cleans right up, and we’ve got a solid 6ft to 7ft of south swell rolling in. The period is a proper 12 seconds, so there’s some push behind it. This is where it starts to get interesting. Praia da Vila (Praiada-Vila) is the spot, and it’s consistent. The morning of the 11th looks absolutely glassy, and the afternoon stays clean with that offshore flow. This is your first real standout—crisp, lined-up sandbar waves with enough power to get you into a few good turns.
Wednesday the 12th keeps the run going. Still got that clean, cross-off wind and the swell holds in around 6ft to 6ft. It’s a touch smaller but still really fun. The real gem, though, is Thursday the 13th. The wind goes completely dead in the morning, and we get that long-period groundswell—14 seconds—with a solid 6ft to 7ft of south-southeast swell. This is the pick of the bunch. The energy is strong, with the combined energy reading at 1560, and the water is going to be like glass. This is the kind of day you call in sick for. It’ll be a bit more powerful, but for the experienced crew, this is as good as it gets.
Friday the 14th, we see a bit of a step down. The swell is still there, but the wind gets a little flukey with some showers around. It’s still surfable, but the quality drops off a notch. Saturday the 15th brings a new easterly swell, but the period drops right off to 8 seconds. It’s going to be a bit weaker and less organized, even if the wind is offshore. The wave energy is a fraction of what we had on Thursday, so it’s a different beast. It will be rideable but nothing special.
After that, it’s a slow fade. The wind turns onshore again for a few days, the swell stays small and weak, and the whole thing just loses its drive. There’s a lot of junky, short-period stuff with onshore winds. It’s a proper flat spell for about four or five days there. The energy just dies.
Then, we get one last pulse of hope on the 19th. The wind comes back offshore, and we get a bit of a bump in swell height, but the period is still short at 9 seconds. It’ll be a fun, clean little session, but it’s not in the same league as that Thursday set-up. The 20th brings more wind, and then it’s pretty much done. The 23rd and 24th look like they could have some small, clean waves, but the size drops right off to 3ft to 5ft. It’s a dying swell.
So, to cut a long story short: this 16-day window is all about the middle. The standout is unmissable—Thursday the 13th is the day. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is still key. The long-period swell that day will be best at the sandbar, but don't expect it to be a ripfest. It’s going to be one of those clean, powerful, lined-up days that you’ll be talking about for a week. The Tuesday and Wednesday before it are solid runners-up, but that Thursday is the one.
Be patient, be ready, and you’ll be rewarded.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
912 | 569 | 1271 | 1174 | 1556 | 1679 | 1505 | 1122 | 1013 | 1194 | 1047 | 827 | 711 | 1533 | 1509 | 1990 | 1155 | 1144 | 761 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:44PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:05AM-0.03m | 9:16PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 |
912 | 418 | 992 | 1174 | 1019 | 1206 | 1505 | 1122 | 1013 | 1194 | 1047 | 827 | 711 | 1533 | 1509 | 1990 | 1155 | 1144 | 761 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 7 | — |
80 | 48 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 14 | 215 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | NE 6 | — |
— | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 8 | S 11 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 |
6 | 569 | 1271 | — | 1556 | 1679 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 26 | 54 | — | — | 318 | 319 | — | 471 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 98 |
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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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