
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break down what’s coming for Praia da Vila.
Today’s a dud. Monday afternoon has a weak 4ft swell from the SSE with a cross-onshore breeze, and the water’s sitting at 59°F, which is nearly 7°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a big chill. Not worth getting wet.
Tuesday morning is still a bit messy with cross-shore wind and a moderate 6ft SE swell, but the afternoon cleans up. Tuesday afternoon the wind shifts offshore from the NE at 9 mph, and we’ve got a clean 6ft SE swell with solid energy. That’ll be a fun session.
Wednesday is okay but nothing special. Clean waves around 4ft with cross-off winds in the morning, offshore in the afternoon but windier. Surfable.
Thursday and Friday drop off – waves under 3ft, weak energy. Saturday morning bumps to 7ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period. Not terrible, but it’ll be a bit fat.
Here’s when it gets good. Sunday afternoon (19th) goes glassy – almost no wind, 5ft ENE swell. Clean as a whistle.
Monday the 20th brings offshore winds again, with the afternoon being the pick – 5ft ENE swell, offshore breeze at 16 mph, good energy.
The big standout is Wednesday the 22nd of July. Wednesday morning is glassy, with an 8ft swell from the south, 10-second period, and massive energy. That’s a serious swell – definitely for experienced surfers only. The water’s flat calm, direction is perfect.
Thursday the 23rd morning is also a gem – 6ft from the south, 12-second period, offshore wind at 12 mph. That’s long-period groundswell with clean offshore wind. Beautiful.
Sunday the 26th is another big one. Both the morning and afternoon have 8ft ENE swell, morning glassy, afternoon with gentle offshore wind. Big and clean.
So, the ones to circle – Wednesday the 22nd, Thursday the 23rd, and Sunday the 26th. Those are the heavy hitters. Wednesday the 22nd is a beast – only for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
168 | 491 | 589 | 535 | 533 | 275 | 296 | 245 | 202 | 176 | 123 | 94 | 82 | 42 | 538 | 12 | 591 | 413 | 331 | 355 | 294 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:55AM0.54m | 3:23PM0.67m | 2:40AM0.60m | 3:50PM0.66m | 3:15AM0.64m | 4:17PM0.64m | 3:47AM0.66m | 4:46PM0.61m | 4:21AM0.66m | 5:21PM0.58m | 5:04AM0.62m | 6:02PM0.54m | 6:02AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.19m | 8:16AM-0.04m | 8:53PM0.21m | 8:52AM-0.04m | 9:24PM0.23m | 9:29AM-0.00m | 9:56PM0.26m | 10:10AM0.05m | 10:38PM0.28m | 11:05AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.29m | 11:55AM0.16m | 00:09AM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
168 | 491 | 589 | 535 | 533 | 275 | 296 | 245 | 202 | 176 | 123 | 94 | 82 | 42 | 538 | 8 | 591 | 413 | 331 | 355 | 294 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 12 | S 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 13 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 14 |
82 | 101 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 50 | 7 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 11 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 |
10 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 9 | — |
131 | 87 | — | — | 16 | 60 | 133 | 122 | 157 | 284 | 355 | 423 | 463 | 522 | 711 | 595 | 780 | — | — | 470 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 59 | 117 | 75 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 83 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 11 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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