Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, ENE swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Vila in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Praia da Vila. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is a whopping 6° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a thick steamer if you’re heading in. The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, with some real standouts later on, but we’ve got a few flat days to get through first.
We kick off on Wednesday, 15 July, but honestly, don’t bother paddling out. The morning has a 5ft ESE swell at 10 seconds, but it’s a messy cross-off wind and the combined energy is only moderate (493). It’s labelled marginal at best. That afternoon and the rest of the week through Friday are a write-off with poor conditions and dropping swell.
Saturday, 18 July, has a morning spike in size, with 7ft of ENE swell at a short 8 seconds, but it’s a bit of a junky, choppy setup with cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (548), but the quality isn’t there for a proper session. Then Sunday, 19 July, the morning looks better – 6ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, light winds, and the energy is solid (444). It’s a decent option, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon, so make it a dawn patrol.
Now, the real standout is Monday, 20 July, through Wednesday, 22 July. Monday afternoon gets a 5ft ENE swell (8 seconds) with a clean offshore wind from the NNE, and the energy is moderate (360). Tuesday, 21 July, is the gem of the first week: the morning is glassy with a light NW breeze, 5ft ENE swell, and the energy is 274. It’ll be clean and fun. Wednesday, 22 July, keeps that glassy, clean vibe going with a 4ft ENE swell in the morning. These are your best bets for the first week – small but perfectly clean.
We hit a bit of a lull from Thursday, 23 July, into Friday, 24 July, with onshore winds and poor conditions. But then things get interesting again. Saturday, 25 July, has a building S swell at 11 seconds, but it’s choppy from cross-on winds. Skip it. The real heater is Sunday, 26 July. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft S swell at 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate (648). That afternoon stays clean with a light offshore. This is a top-notch session – that groundswell will have some punch, and the conditions will be perfect.
Monday, 27 July, and Tuesday, 28 July, stay solid with S swell in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the winds are a bit stronger cross-off. The energy peaks on Tuesday morning at 941, which is strong, but the wind is a bit fresh. Still, it’s worth a look. After that, the swell fades through the end of the month.
If you’re a beginner, keep an eye on the days when the swell is under 5ft, like Tuesday, 21 July. Anything over 8ft doesn’t show up here, but the 7ft Saturday might be a bit much if you’re new. For the experts, Sunday, 26 July, is the one to circle.
Overall, the best of the best is Sunday, 26 July, with that glassy morning and solid S groundswell. Tuesday, 21 July, is the clean small-wave winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 435 | 296 | 245 | 160 | 130 | 90 | 67 | 57 | 38 | 525 | 26 | 575 | 413 | 381 | 372 | 360 | 351 | 315 | 254 | 207 | 192 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | on |
High Tide | 3:50PM0.66m | 3:15AM0.64m | 4:17PM0.64m | 3:47AM0.66m | 4:46PM0.61m | 4:21AM0.66m | 5:21PM0.58m | 5:04AM0.62m | 6:02PM0.54m | 6:02AM0.58m | 6:40PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.53m | 7:14PM0.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM0.23m | 9:29AM-0.00m | 9:56PM0.26m | 10:10AM0.05m | 10:38PM0.28m | 11:05AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.29m | 11:55AM0.16m | 00:09AM0.28m | 12:36PM0.22m | 00:43AM0.26m | 1:17PM0.27m | 1:28AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 435 | 296 | 245 | 160 | 130 | 90 | 67 | 57 | 38 | 525 | 26 | 575 | 413 | 381 | 372 | 360 | 351 | 315 | 254 | 207 | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 10 | S 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | ESE 10 | S 13 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 50 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 38 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | N 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 52 | 84 | 122 | 136 | 224 | 309 | 369 | 434 | 522 | 742 | 581 | 736 | 675 | — | 573 | — | 493 | 53 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 75 | 53 | 13 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 11 | 117 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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