Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
19.3°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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 3,029 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into the outlook for Praia da Vila, a consistent sandbar that's our only show in town for this stretch. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, so let's break it down.

The week kicks off on Sunday the 23rd with a solid 7ft S swell, but it's messy. The wind is onshore and we're looking at marginal conditions. The energy is moderate (1022), but the quality just isn't there. Monday the 24th brings a bigger 8ft S swell with a nice 14-second period, giving it strong energy (3029), but again the wind and tide are working against us for clean surf.

Now, here's where things get interesting. Tuesday the 25th is your standout. The swell drops a touch to 7ft from the S, but the period stays long at 13 seconds, keeping that energy strong (1273). The wind goes light offshore from the NNE in the morning, swinging to a clean offshore breeze from the NE by the afternoon. This is the call for experienced surfers. The waves will be clean, well-shaped, and powerful. Just be aware that with an 8ft swell on the cards for the day before, there's plenty of energy in the water.

Wednesday the 26th keeps the quality rolling with a 8ft SSE groundswell (14-second period) and strong energy (2152). The NNE wind stays offshore, though a bit stronger. This is still excellent for experienced surfers, but it's pushing the limits of size for anyone not comfortable in solid surf. Thursday the 27th sees the swell drop to a more manageable 5ft, but the winds stay favourable. Friday the 28th brings a change in direction with a 6ft ENE swell, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (583), and the morning has light rain, but the winds are clean. This is a good option for a fun session, just don't expect the power of the earlier days.

We hit a bit of a lull from Saturday the 29th through to the end of the first week of September. The swell becomes inconsistent and small, with onshore winds and rain making for poor conditions. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to worry about.

Things start to look up again on Monday the 7th of September. We've got a clean 5ft ENE swell with glassy conditions and light offshore winds. It's a long way out, so consider this a promising whisper rather than a guarantee, but it's something to keep an eye on.

Overall, the real standout is Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th. Get on it if you can handle the size, because that's the cleanest, most powerful surf of the period. For the rest, you'll be picking through smaller, wind-affected waves until that possible glassy window in early September.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
10
2
S
11
2.3
S
12
3
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
2.3
SSE
16
2.3
SSE
14
2.1
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
708
1022
1522
2993
3029
2507
1520
1273
926
2581
2152
1797
1357
700
476
222
476
554
585
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
N
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
N
5
N
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:23PM0.39m
12:07PM0.46m
11:27PM0.45m
12:34PM0.51m
00:07AM0.52m
1:15PM0.56m
00:48AM0.58m
1:57PM0.61m
1:34AM0.63m
2:30PM0.65m
2:16AM0.67m
2:59PM0.67m
2:52AM0.70m
Low Tide
5:06AM0.11m
5:41PM0.20m
5:48AM0.06m
6:24PM0.17m
6:33AM0.02m
7:05PM0.14m
7:16AM-0.02m
7:40PM0.12m
7:51AM-0.04m
8:09PM0.11m
8:21AM-0.04m
8:34PM0.12m
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5:55
5:55
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5:57
5:58
5:58
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Temp °C
11
14
14
12
14
14
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17
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20
Feels °C
8
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18
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22
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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.

Praia da Vila is 1 km (1 miles) from Imbituba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imbituba. Imbituba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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