Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks down at Praia da Vila. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems if you’re patient.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first proper call is Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. The swell is a modest 4.6 ft at 8 seconds out of the ENE, but combined with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, it’s clean. The wave energy is sitting at 280, which is on the weaker side, but it’ll be surfable. The afternoon stays similar, with a touch more size at 4.9 ft and a glassy cross-off from the NNW. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a gentle start. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off. We’ve got onshore wind and a jumpy, messy swell. The morning sees 5.9 ft from the south with a 19 mph onshore blow – that’s a no-go. The afternoon gets bigger at 8.2 ft, but it’s still onshore and messy. Stay out of the water.

Now, Friday the 24th – this is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is glassy, with a 6.2 ft swell from the SE, a 10-second period, and a combined energy of 779. That’s moderate energy, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean and fun. The afternoon holds up with a similar 6.2 ft and a light cross-off. This is a solid pick for the first week.

Saturday the 25th is a step down. The wind turns cross-on, and the quality drops. Not worth the paddle on both sessions.

Sunday the 26th, however, brings a standout. The morning is glassy again, with a clean 3.3 ft swell from the south packing a 12-second period and a combined energy of 542. That’s a long-period groundswell on a sandbar, which means it’ll be a bit more lined up and the sets will be spread out – easier to get out the back. For a small day, it’s a beauty. The afternoon gets a bit more size at 4.3 ft, still clean.

Monday the 27th is small but clean again. The morning is marginal at 3.3 ft, but the afternoon comes in with a 3.0 ft swell and a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. It’s clean, but you’ll be working for small waves.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 28th right through to Wednesday the 29th, the swell drops to under 3.3 ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-on. The combined energy is below 160 – it’s flat, and it’s ugly. A gap of about two days with nothing on offer.

Thursday the 30th is the next flicker of life. The morning is glassy with a 4.3 ft S swell at 9 seconds, energy at 554. The afternoon gets a bit better with a 5.2 ft E swell and an offshore breeze. That’s clean and fun.

Now, the big news is the second week. Friday the 31st of July kicks off a run of solid, clean surf. The morning has 5.6 ft from the east with a 12 mph offshore, and the afternoon jumps to 7.9 ft, period 8 seconds, energy 721. It’s a clean, moderate-sized swell, but that 8-second period means it’s a bit short – still a good time.

Saturday the 1st of August sees 8.2 ft from the ENE, and the afternoon is a standout for experienced surfers. The combined energy hits 1034, and it’s clean with a light cross-off. That’s a four-star call for the crew who can handle it. For beginners, that’s getting too big.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are a different story. The swell jumps to 9.8 ft to 11.5 ft from the east, but the wind is onshore or cross-on. The energy is massive (over 2000), but it’s messy. This is kite-surf territory, not paddle-surf territory.

Tuesday the 4th of August is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. The morning has 11.5 ft from the ESE with a 12-second period, combined energy of 2865, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon is 9.8 ft with the same period and a moderate offshore. This is a serious groundswell, perfect for a sandbar when it’s this clean. The long period means it’ll be powerful and straight, but the offshore wind will keep it lined up. This is only for experts – 9.8 ft+ is no joke. This is the best on offer, and it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August keep the size up in the 7.5 ft to 7.9 ft range, with long periods (14 seconds) and clean conditions. The energy is

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