
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with 954 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board. I’m looking at Praia da Vila for the next 16 days, and honestly, there’s a bit of a slow start before things start to look promising.
The first few days kick off small. Monday the 20th we’ve got a tiny 0.7ft S swell with a 12-second period, but the air’s clean and light cross-off wind. It’s not gonna be worth the paddle out—just about no energy (10) and a poor surf call. That afternoon picks up a little to 5ft from the ENE, but the wind goes cross, and the wave comment is marginal. Hold off.
Tuesday the 21st shapes up a bit. Morning sees 5ft ENE swell, clean skies, and a cross-off breeze. The energy’s moderate (274) and the surf is “good.” That afternoon goes glassy with 5ft ENE swell and a better score. Now we’re talking. Wednesday the 22nd stays consistent: 4ft ENE swell with glassy conditions in the morning and a clean afternoon. The wind is calm, skies are cloudy, but the surf is good. This is a nice little run of clean, manageable waves.
Then things get wild on Thursday the 23rd. A big S swell hits 8ft in the morning, but the wind is onshore and the energy is very strong (1724). The surf is described as marginal. That’s proper-size, but messy. The afternoon drops to 6ft SSE with cross-on wind and poor conditions. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
Friday the 24th is a standout. The morning brings 6ft from the SE, clean cross-off wind, and very good surf conditions. The energy is strong (995). That afternoon is even better: 5ft SE swell with offshore winds and clean conditions. This is the best day of the first week for sure. The break is a sandbar, very consistent, and the optimum swell direction is SSE, so this SE swell is working well. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.
Saturday the 25th is a write-off. Heavy rain, onshore winds, and poor surf. Same for Sunday the 26th—7ft ESE swell but onshore wind and marginal conditions. Again, more for the wind sports.
Now, the second week opens with a beauty. Monday the 27th: 6ft ESE swell, glassy morning, and offshore in the afternoon. Very good surf conditions both sessions. The energy is strong (695-792). This is the other standout. Tuesday the 28th is still good but winds pick up: 5ft ESE swell with a longer 11-second period, clean but a bit breezy. The energy is moderate (529). Wednesday the 29th stays clean and small, with 3ft to 3ft ESE swell. It’s okay, but not the highlight.
After that, the swell drops off. Thursday the 30th is tiny and onshore, and Friday the 31st has a 3ft ENE swell with offshore wind but ordinary conditions. Saturday the 1st of August is poor. Then Sunday the 2nd offers a return to good surf: 3ft ENE swell in the morning with offshore wind, and that afternoon has 3ft S swell with moderate offshore. The energy is moderate (233-244). Monday the 3rd gives 5ft SSE swell with clean cross-off wind, but it’s marginal. Tuesday the 4th is small and onshore.
So, the real standouts are Friday the 24th and Monday the 27th. Both have clean, offshore winds, solid chest-to-head-high swell from the right direction, and very good conditions. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
403 | 10 | 323 | 322 | 254 | 300 | 232 | 188 | 232 | 222 | 817 | 599 | 548 | 528 | 362 | 216 | 199 | 125 | 954 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:02AM0.58m | 6:40PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.53m | 7:14PM0.48m | 7:47AM0.48m | 7:51PM0.45m | 8:55AM0.44m | 8:47PM0.41m | 11:17AM0.44m | 10:37PM0.42m | 11:59AM0.47m | 11:32PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.28m | 12:36PM0.22m | 00:43AM0.26m | 1:17PM0.27m | 1:28AM0.25m | 3:27PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.21m | 4:30PM0.27m | 4:35AM0.15m | 5:13PM0.24m | 5:18AM0.11m | 6:00PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 4 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
403 | 356 | 323 | 322 | 254 | 300 | 232 | 188 | 232 | 222 | 609 | 599 | 548 | 380 | 362 | 216 | 199 | 125 | 954 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 14 |
11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 45 | 56 | 49 | 44 | — | 141 | 103 | 103 | 78 | 18 | 159 | 91 | 72 | 467 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 3 | S 12 | — | ENE 9 | — | S 11 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 12 | ENE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 157 | — | 9 | 9 | — | 31 | 148 | 62 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | N 4 | NE 8 | SW 2 | — | N 4 | SSW 4 | S 9 | — | — | SE 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — |
619 | 542 | 418 | — | 29 | 403 | 1 | — | 22 | 64 | 817 | — | — | 528 | 140 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 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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