Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming our way for Praia da Vila over the next couple of weeks.

The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows of clean, rideable surf to get excited about. The best of it is clustered around the end of July and the beginning of August. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no shock to the system there, just standard chilly dips.

Sunday the 26th is where we kick things off proper. We’ve got a clean, 3ft south swell running with a 12-second period, giving it moderate energy (436). The morning is looking prime with a light north breeze, making it cross-offshore. Afternoon stays clean as the wind shifts to a gentle offshore from the northeast, holding the 3ft south swell nicely. Honestly, this is the standout slot for the whole outlook – solid groundswell, clean lines, and light winds.

Monday the 27th drops a little in size to 2ft south swell, but the morning is absolutely glassy. Zero wind. That’s a surfer’s dream for a small but fun session. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore. Tiny but tidy.

Tuesday the 28th gets tricky. Morning is onshore and weak, with only 1ft of swell and almost no energy (73). Pass on that. The afternoon turns glassy again, but the swell is still only 2ft. A real grovel at best.

From Wednesday the 29th through Thursday the 31st morning, it’s a frustrating run of small, weak swells and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. The energy readings are mostly in the low 100s to 140s, which is just flat and messy.

Then, Friday the 31st afternoon brings a shift. The wind picks up from the northeast at 15 mph, but it’s offshore, cleaning up an odd 3ft, short-period swell from the east-northeast. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s windswell, but the moderate offshore breeze will hold it up for some fun, punchy waves. Energy jumps to moderate (240).

Saturday the 1st of August looks poor. Strong onshore winds in the afternoon and a chopped-up 4ft swell with only 7 seconds. Not your friend. The morning is cleaner but drops to 2ft.

Sunday the 2nd is a write-off. Tiny, onshore, weak energy. A day for the beach, not the board.

Monday the 3rd morning is a solid call. The south swell returns at 3ft with an 11-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the northeast. Energy is back up to moderate (230). This is a good reset and a solid surf option. The afternoon stays offshore but gets a bit stronger, and the wave energy is still there at 205. Rideable, but the morning is the pick.

Tuesday the 4th drops back to small, weak swell. Not worth paddling for.

Now we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 5th to Sunday the 9th, we get a pulse of bigger swell, but it’s all onshore from the southwest or south-southwest, with energy readings climbing into the 300s, 400s, and even 540 on Thursday the 6th afternoon. That 6ft to 6ft is all blown out, choppy, and ugly. Not for surfing – looks more like a kite session.

Finally, Friday the 7th morning brings redemption. Strong offshore winds from the north-northeast at 9 mph, cleaning up a 6ft south swell with 8 seconds. Energy is strong at 666, and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is a serious standout for the second week, but remember it’s a longer-range call, so keep an eye on it. It could be a ripper. The afternoon stays offshore but with stronger wind, making it more challenging.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are messy again, with onshore winds and energy dropping off fast.

Monday the 10th morning has a tiny glimmer: a 2ft south swell, but with a very long 13-second period. That groundswell energy is moderate (319), but the wind is light and cross-on, so it won’t be perfect. Still, the period is long, so the few sets that come through might be a treat.

Overall, your two best bets are Sunday the 26th and Friday the 7th of August morning for Praia da Vila. The 26th is the clear winner for reliability, with the 7th being the bigger, punchier one if the forecasts hold.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

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