Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so I’ll walk you through the good, the bad, and the ugly, day by day.

It’s a slow start, to be honest. For the first day or so, we’ve got some rideable but pretty ordinary waves rolling in. The energy is weak, with a combined swell energy of just 162, and the wind is a light offshore breeze, which is nice, but the waves are small and uninspiring. You’d be paddling out for the sake of it, not for the ride.

The surf gets a bit more interesting from the 7th onwards, but the conditions turn messy. A moderate cross-onshore wind kicks up, and the wave quality drops right off. The swell does build though, with energy jumping from 539 to 1556 by the next morning. The period also lengthens, which means more push behind the waves. But you’ll be fighting chop and onshore wind, so it’s not worth getting too excited about.

Then, things start to clear up. On the 8th, we’ve got clean conditions with a cross-offshore wind and a solid 7-7ft of south swell. The period jumps to 13-14 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy is strong, clocking in at 1556 and 1465. However, the tide might be playing games with you, so it’s not firing on all cylinders. Still, this is the first real window of decent surf.

The next few days, from the 9th to the 11th, are a bit of a letdown. The wind swings onshore and the waves stay in the 6-8ft range, but the quality is poor. It’s choppy and confused. Then, on the 11th afternoon, things finally turn around. The wind drops to glassy, and the south swell holds at 6ft with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate at 1150. This is looking like the first real standout of the period. It’s clean, it’s got push, and it’s a good window for experienced surfers.

The 12th keeps the momentum going. Morning has light rain and a cross-offshore breeze, keeping the surf clean. The swell is still 6ft with a 12-second period and energy of 1129. The afternoon is similar, with a touch less energy but still clean. This is a solid stretch.

The 13th is a bit of a wildcard. The morning is small and cross-shore, nothing special. But the afternoon sees a big jump in swell – 10ft at 9 seconds. The energy is high at 2557, but the short period and cross-shore wind will make it lumpy and challenging. This is more of a challenging, powerful session than a clean one.

The 14th and 15th are looking like the best of the bunch. The wind is favorable – cross-offshore and offshore – and the swell is solid. Expect clean, lined-up waves in the 6-7ft range with a long 12-14 second period. The energy is strong, with readings of 1046, 2007, 1702, and 1423. These are the days to clear your schedule. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, and the consistency should be there.

After that, there’s a bit of a drop-off. The 16th sees the swell ease, but the wind stays offshore, keeping things clean. The 17th has a mix of wind directions and a bump in swell, but the period drops, making it less appealing. The morning is poor, but the afternoon sees a 8ft swell with a short period, which will be a bit of a mess.

Now, looking into the second week, things get a bit more speculative. The 18th morning looks like a standout, with a glassy 10ft swell. That’s a big, clean day, but it’s also a big one – over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The energy is strong at 1205. The afternoon, however, drops right off to almost nothing.

The 19th brings back some good conditions, with a glassy morning and a 7ft swell, and a clean offshore afternoon. The 20th is a bit smaller, but has a glassy afternoon that could offer some fun waves. The 21st fizzles out, with small, weak surf and onshore wind.

So, the standout sessions are the 14th and 15th. That’s where the combination of size, period, and wind all come together. The 11th and 12th are also very good, and the 18th morning is a big-wave option for those who are keen.

The water temp is around 67 degrees, which is about normal for the time of year, maybe just a touch warmer.

This is all looking at Praia da Vila. It’s a sandbar break, so it’s not always going to be perfect. The long-period swells can sometimes make it break a bit weird, but when the wind is right, it can be firing. Expect some crowds on those good days, as it’s a popular spot.

That’s the picture from here. It’s a waiting game for the first few days, but there are some gems in there if you pick your windows.

Rusty.

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