Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Praia da Vila is serving up for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The weekend kicks off with some small, messy, onshore wind slop. Saturday the 29th is a write-off, and Sunday morning the 30th isn't much better – you’re looking at waist-high, weak stuff (4 ft from the ENE) with only 8 seconds between waves. The energy is weak (191), so it’s a mission for not much reward. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still pretty ordinary.
Monday the 31st is where things get interesting. The swell jumps up to a solid 8 ft from the ESE, and the combined energy rockets up to a strong 827. The wind is offshore and clean all day, which is a major positive. This is the standout of the first week – expect really good, clean surf. Just be aware that at 8 ft, it’s getting into the territory where beginners might feel a bit out of their depth.
Tuesday the 1st of September drops off again, with onshore winds returning and the swell fading. Wednesday the 2nd brings a big pulse of 8 ft from the SSE, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon, making it a messy, lumpy situation. The energy is very strong (1235), but the quality isn't there for paddling – it might actually be more interesting for the kite crowd.
We get a nice window on Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, with clean, offshore winds and a dropping swell from the SE. The waves will be around 5 ft to 5 ft and fun, but it’s nothing to write home about.
After that, the forecast gets ugly. From the 5th through the 7th, we’ve got onshore winds and messy, poor conditions. The swell on the 6th is a massive 10 ft from the SSW, but with a 16 mph wind blowing straight onshore, it’s a washing machine. Only for the hardcore or the suicidal.
Now, here’s the real gold. After a week of dodgy conditions, the outlook turns around beautifully. On the 8th of September, Tuesday morning, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 6 ft groundswell from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (889). This is the standout of the entire forecast. The wind is perfect, the swell has shape and power – this is the day to circle on the calendar. The afternoon stays clean with a gentle offshore breeze.
The good clean run continues through the 10th and 11th, with offshore winds and solid waves in the 4 ft to 6 ft range. The period is a bit shorter on the 11th, but it’s still clean and fun.
The second week caps off with another fantastic run on the 12th and 13th of September. Saturday the 12th has clean, offshore winds and a 6 ft swell from the E with moderate energy (503). The real gem is Sunday the 13th – glassy conditions, a 4 ft wave from the E, and the combined energy is a solid 622. The period is a bit short at 8 seconds, but with glassy conditions and offshore winds, it’s going to be a fun, user-friendly wave for everyone.
Overall, the first two days are a wait, Monday the 31st is a solid session for the experienced crew, but the absolute best days are Tuesday the 8th and Sunday the 13th of September. The 8th has the size and power, and the 13th has the perfect conditions for a long, fun session.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 118mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
313 | 256 | 211 | 167 | 157 | 200 | 597 | 703 | 330 | 250 | 197 | 1494 | 1124 | 802 | 525 | 406 | 360 | 292 | 229 | 196 | 117 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:26PM0.67m | 3:24AM0.71m | 3:53PM0.64m | 3:56AM0.68m | 4:21PM0.59m | 4:33AM0.63m | 4:52PM0.53m | 5:25AM0.57m | 5:35PM0.47m | 6:39AM0.51m | 6:33PM0.41m | 7:46AM0.45m | 12:17PM0.43m | 7:27PM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.13m | 9:12AM0.03m | 9:11PM0.14m | 9:35AM0.09m | 9:19PM0.16m | 9:52AM0.17m | 9:21PM0.17m | 9:45AM0.25m | 9:29PM0.19m | 9:32AM0.32m | 1:18PM0.31m | 9:46PM0.21m | 9:17AM0.38m | 4:12PM0.30m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 43 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
313 | 256 | 211 | 167 | 157 | 200 | — | 703 | 330 | 250 | 197 | 103 | 111 | 802 | 525 | 406 | 360 | 292 | 229 | 196 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | NNE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
25 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 31 | — | — | 120 | 86 | 116 | 80 | — | 107 | 48 | 45 | 2 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
— | — | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 76 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 10 | 8 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 8 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | N 5 | SW 3 | SW 7 | S 4 |
3 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 53 | 597 | 124 | — | — | — | 1494 | 1124 | 176 | — | 1 | 44 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
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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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