Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
18.0°C
0.7° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,718 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 9th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 9th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The first decent surf of the window kicks off Wednesday the 9th of September, and it’s a solid start. Praia da Vila is a sandbar setup, exposed to the south, and it’s very consistent, so it’s a reliable place to keep an eye on. The water is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual temperature-wise.

Wednesday morning you’ve got a clean 4ft south swell with a 10-second period, and it’s glassy – dead calm. That’s as good as it gets for conditions. The combined energy is moderate (540), so there’s enough push to make it fun. Afternoon stays clean, with a slight cross-off breeze from the ESE, and the swell picks up a little period to 12 seconds, keeping the energy steady (568). Not a standout for size, but the quality is there.

Thursday the 10th stays clean. Morning sees a drop to 3ft but the period holds at 12 seconds, with a light cross-off NNE breeze. The energy (584) is still moderate and well-shaped. Thursday afternoon, the swell lifts to 4ft, period goes up to 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell – and the wind turns offshore from the NE. The combined energy jumps to 692, still moderate but punchy. This is one of the best windows in the whole run: clean, offshore, decent size, and that long period will give you some nice lines. It’s a standout.

Friday the 11th is a bit of a letdown. Morning has 3ft at 12 seconds, but the wind is a stronger cross-off from the north at 15 mph, and energy drops to 149. It’s clean but weak. By afternoon, it gets messy with a risk of thunderstorms and 25 mph north wind, and the swell almost disappears. Not worth it.

Saturday the 12th is a write-off for paddle surfing. The swell jumps to 8ft–10ft, but it’s onshore, sloppy, and the energy is strong to very strong (1474–3175). This is more of a kite-surfing day than anything else. The same goes for Sunday the 13th: 7ft swell, cross-on winds, and the energy is still high (821–1672). Marginal at best.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are poor. The swell drops back to 4ft–4ft, but winds are mostly onshore or cross-off with moderate breeze, and the energy is moderate but the quality is low. Not worth the paddle out.

Wednesday the 16th is poor too, with a short period 4ft south swell at 6 seconds – that’s windswell, not surfable. The energy is weak (327) and conditions are choppy.

Now, here’s the real standout for the whole forecast: Thursday the 17th of September. Morning brings a 6ft south swell with a 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell – and an offshore NNE breeze at just 10 mph. The combined energy is strong (1070), and the conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds up with a stronger offshore from the NE at 25 mph, still 6ft and 13 seconds, energy still strong (1123). It’s a bit windier, but still clean. If you can handle the size, this is the best session of the two weeks.

Friday the 18th is a nice follow-up: 4ft at 12 seconds, light cross-off north wind in the morning, and glassy conditions in the afternoon with an ESE breeze. Energy is moderate (531–740). Clean and fun.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are small and weak. 2ft–3ft, mostly clean but not much energy. Not a standout.

Monday the 21st starts with a glassy 4ft swell from the ENE, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak. The afternoon is cross-shore and marginal.

Tuesday the 22nd is ordinary: small, short period, and moderate offshore breeze. Not great.

Then Wednesday the 23rd of September morning brings another good pulse: 6ft from the ENE at 7 seconds – short period but the energy is moderate (590) and the wind is light cross-off from the north. It’s clean. The afternoon turns choppy again.

Thursday the 24th of September morning is the last real highlight: 6ft from the ENE at 8 seconds, with a light offshore from the NE, and energy is moderate (522). Clean and solid. A good way to close out the window.

Overall, the best surf is on Thursday the 17th with that south groundswell and offshore winds. The Thursday the 10th afternoon session is also a top pick. Everything else is either small, onshore, or for experts only. The gap between the 12th and the 16th is mostly poor, with a few marginal days. Keep your eyes on the 17th.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
14
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Period (s)
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SSE
10
1.2
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10
1.2
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12
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8
0.9
S
12
1.1
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14
0.9
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13
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12
0.6
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11
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5
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10
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10
2.2
SSE
10
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10
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10
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10
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11
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10
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SE
9
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Energy kJ
180
290
390
192
225
503
268
136
90
96
1409
1718
970
718
757
312
332
208
226
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
S
5
ESE
0
WNW
10
NNE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
N
25
N
30
SSW
30
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25
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10
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10
SSW
15
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15
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20
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20
ENE
5
WNW
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High Tide
00:29AM0.55m
2:15PM0.61m
1:13AM0.61m
2:30PM0.62m
1:59AM0.66m
2:48PM0.62m
2:37AM0.68m
3:07PM0.62m
3:10AM0.68m
3:28PM0.60m
3:41AM0.66m
3:50PM0.57m
Low Tide
6:56AM-0.05m
7:27PM0.15m
7:37AM-0.06m
7:56PM0.12m
8:10AM-0.05m
8:21PM0.10m
8:39AM-0.01m
8:44PM0.09m
9:05AM0.05m
9:02PM0.09m
9:26AM0.12m
9:14PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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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).

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