Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9PM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, for Praia da Vila, the surf has taken its time coming to life, but there are some real gems if you can wait out the rough early days.
Right now, this weekend and into the start of the week, it’s pretty poor. We’ve got onshore winds and a weak S-SSW swell, mostly around 3 to 4 feet, but the period is short, pushing 7 seconds. The combined energy is low, only in the 250 to 345 range, so don’t expect any punch – just bumpy, messy lines. Not worth paddling out for.
Tuesday and Wednesday stay mediocre. Wednesday morning sees a bit more size, with a 6ft S swell, and the sky is clear, but the cross-onshore wind will keep it choppy. It’s a pass.
Now, Thursday the 17th is where you want to be.
Thursday morning the wind goes light offshore from the north, with a 6ft S swell, a 10-second period, and a combined energy reading of 661. That is a proper, clean wave. Water temp is 63°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time, but that offshore wind makes everything worth it. Crowds will only be *sometimes*, so you’re in for a good session. Thursday afternoon is also solid with a moderate offshore NE wind and a 5ft S swell. This is the standout day.
Friday the 18th remains clean but the swell drops to 3ft. Still rideable, still fun, but not as powerful.
Keep your eye on Sunday the 20th. It’s absolutely glassy – zero wind – with a 7ft ENE swell. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s not a long groundswell, but the energy is moderate at 615, and with glassy conditions, the waves will be clean and peeling. That’s a beginner-intermediate friendly size, but the surf will be punchy enough.
Monday the 21st also has glassy conditions with 5 to 5ft ENE swell. Fun, but the energy drops to around 341.
Then Thursday the 24th brings another decent pulse. NNE offshore wind, with a 4ft S swell, a long 11-second period, and a strong combined energy of 660. That’s a true groundswell, so the shape will be great, though longer period swells can run a bit straight on a sandbar. Still, with those offshores, it’ll be a good session.
After that, from the 25th onward, the swell fades hard, dropping below 3 feet, and the wind picks up. Not worth the trip.
The two days to circle are Thursday the 17th and Sunday the 20th. Thursday for that clean S swell with offshore wind, Sunday for the glassy 7ft ENE waves. Go early for the best.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | E 8 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 161 | 247 | 156 | 389 | 157 | 173 | 151 | 157 | 224 | 362 | 382 | 924 | 633 | 486 | 346 | 180 | 138 | 86 | 372 | 459 | 521 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:28PM0.60m | 3:41AM0.66m | 3:50PM0.57m | 4:12AM0.61m | 4:14PM0.54m | 4:51AM0.55m | 4:42PM0.49m | 5:49AM0.48m | 12:12PM0.33m | 00:36AM0.22m | 6:58AM0.44m | 12:24PM0.37m | 6:45PM0.41m | 7:59AM0.40m | 12:36PM0.41m | 7:49PM0.39m | |||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.05m | 9:02PM0.09m | 9:26AM0.12m | 9:14PM0.10m | 9:34AM0.19m | 9:14PM0.12m | 9:13AM0.24m | 9:14PM0.15m | 9:04AM0.28m | 12:19PM0.30m | 9:26PM0.18m | 9:08AM0.31m | 1:56PM0.33m | 9:50PM0.23m | 9:10AM0.34m | 4:09PM0.29m | |||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 8 | E 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 57 | 50 | 156 | 389 | 157 | 173 | 107 | 157 | 130 | 249 | 63 | 924 | 633 | 486 | 346 | 180 | 138 | 86 | 39 | 41 | 247 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | E 8 | SSE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 9 | E 8 | S 16 | S 14 | S 11 | SE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 38 | 51 | 82 | 90 | 112 | 151 | 133 | 224 | 107 | 67 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 26 | 23 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 3 | 161 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 11 | S 12 | ENE 8 | S 11 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 5 | E 10 | S 15 | SE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 75 | 35 | 86 | 34 | 104 | 93 | 49 | 110 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 161 | 247 | 70 | — | — | — | 7 | 30 | 103 | 362 | 382 | — | — | 47 | 46 | 49 | 100 | 237 | 372 | 459 | 521 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 268 | 0 | 0 |
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