Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 996 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming up for Praia da Vila over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, the start of the run is rough, but there’s some real promise tucked away in there if you’re patient.
Right now, Praia da Vila is a bit of a letdown. We’ve got a 7 ft SE swell rolling in with moderate energy (935), but a solid 9 mph onshore wind from the SW is just trashing it. It’s a marginal call at best. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Look, Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd aren't worth paddling out. The conditions are messy, with the swell dropping and wind staying tricky. Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th is a dead zone – the swell gets weak, wind stays onshore, and we’ve got rain in the mix. You’re looking at a solid four to five days of poor surf through the start of the week.
Monday the 7th brings a bump in swell – 6 ft to 6 ft from the S – but the wind stays cross-onshore, so even the moderate energy (around 588) won’t save it. Tuesday the 8th is where we start to see a flicker of hope. The wind swings offshore from the ENE, 6-9 mph, cleaning up a 5 ft SSE swell with a nice 10-second period. The energy is moderate (394), but that clean offshore breeze will make it look a lot better than the numbers suggest. It’s a good window for a session.
Now, the real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 11th of September. That afternoon looks absolutely gorgeous. We’ve got a 6 ft ENE swell, a 10-second period, strong wave energy (1035), and the wind goes glassy – 3 mph from the ESE. That’s the kind of calm that makes the ocean look like a mirror. The waves will be peeling off clean, the sets will have punch, and you won’t be fighting the wind. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s intermediate-friendly with that size and period, but the quality will have the experienced crew grinning.
Thursday the 12th morning stays clean with a 5 ft ENE swell, but the energy drops off a cliff (412), so it’s a smaller follow-up. Then we hit another rough patch from the 13th into the 14th – onshore winds and rain return, and the swell energy gets messy. The morning of Tuesday the 15th is another nice window: a 5 ft ENE swell with light offshore wind (6 mph from the ENE) and strong energy (803). Clean waves again.
Looking out to the second week, the morning of Thursday the 17th has potential. It’s still a bit off, but a 5 ft ESE swell with a 10-second period and flat calm (0 mph wind from the NNW) is a recipe for perfect glass. The energy is hefty (767). Could be a gem, but don’t lock in your plans just yet.
For the beginners: most of the better days hover around 5 ft to 6 ft, which is totally manageable. If you’re less experienced, aim for the clean, offshore mornings – like Tuesday the 8th or Tuesday the 15th. The 8 ft on Thursday the 10th is pushing it for the less confident, and the 7 ft on Wednesday the 9th is best for intermediates.
Crowds-wise, this spot can get a bit busy sometimes, especially on those clean days. If you want a quieter session, the midweek windows like the 8th or the 11th might be your best bet.
Overall, it’s a mixed bag with a big gap of rubbish at the start. But that afternoon of the 11th of September is the clear winner – glassy, solid, clean. Set your alarm for that one.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
881 | 996 | 850 | 524 | 377 | 194 | 106 | 78 | 173 | 146 | 165 | 186 | 142 | 124 | 623 | 373 | 541 | 676 | 394 | 334 | 384 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:41AM0.27m | 5:35PM0.47m | 6:39AM0.51m | 6:33PM0.41m | 7:46AM0.45m | 12:17PM0.43m | 7:27PM0.37m | 12:47PM0.49m | 8:40PM0.35m | 1:23PM0.54m | 11:15PM0.41m | 1:51PM0.57m | 11:51PM0.48m | 2:05PM0.60m | 00:29AM0.55m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:45AM0.25m | 9:29PM0.19m | 9:32AM0.32m | 1:18PM0.31m | 9:46PM0.21m | 9:17AM0.38m | 4:12PM0.30m | 3:47AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.26m | 4:40AM0.10m | 5:35PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.03m | 6:13PM0.20m | 6:09AM-0.02m | 6:53PM0.17m | ||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 6 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
881 | 996 | 850 | 524 | 377 | 64 | 106 | 78 | 173 | 146 | 122 | 70 | 50 | 31 | 20 | 194 | 541 | 676 | 394 | 334 | 177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | SE 11 | NE 6 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | S 13 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | S 16 | S 14 |
54 | 100 | 71 | 42 | 2 | 194 | 23 | 65 | 131 | 134 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | — | 5 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | — | S 12 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 16 | SE 10 | S 12 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — |
— | 113 | — | 3 | 1 | 39 | 38 | 1 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 |
— | — | 4 | 37 | 119 | 98 | 43 | 59 | — | — | 165 | 186 | 142 | 124 | 623 | 373 | — | — | 92 | 80 | 384 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 12 | 36 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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