Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Praia da Vila. It’s a sandbar break that’s very consistent and likes a south-easterly swell. The water’s sitting at 61°F, which is a good 5°F colder than normal – so it’s noticeably chilly, you’ll want a solid wetsuit.

The first decent chance to surf isn’t until Sunday morning, July 5th. There’s a 7ft south swell with an 11-second period, and the wind turns glassy out of the north-east. That’s clean, smooth, and the energy is moderate at 984. It’s an intermediate-plus wave, so the size is manageable.

Sunday afternoon is even better. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind goes offshore from the north-east at 9 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf with 801 of energy. That’s the standout of the early week.

Monday morning, July 6th, still has some fun 4ft waves from the south-east, but the wind is cross-offshore. Clean enough, but not as good as the day before. The energy is moderate at 601.

After that, it goes flat and messy. The next real highlight doesn’t come until a week later, on Saturday, July 11th. By the afternoon, a longer-period 4ft south-easterly groundswell (13 seconds) meets glassy conditions – that’s a beautiful window, with 724 of energy.

The absolute best of the whole forecast is Sunday morning, July 12th. The swell pushes to 5ft from the ESE, still a solid 13-second period, and the wind is glassy again. The energy hits 1072 – that’s strong. It’s excellent quality, but this size and period will be too much for beginners. For experienced surfers, it’s the one to aim for.

The rest of the second week drops off. A few small, clean mornings around 3ft, but nothing special. By Thursday, July 16th, a new 8ft south swell arrives, but it’s hammered by onshore south-west winds and short 8-second periods – that’s a choppy, blown-out mess, better for kites than paddling.

So, lock in Sunday July 5th and Sunday July 12th. The 12th is the real winner if you’ve got the skill.

Rusty.

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