Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with 1,807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with S 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Vila in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Praia da Vila’s got on offer over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, it’s quiet—poor conditions through Friday and Saturday the 11th and 12th. Tiny swell and ugly wind, not worth paddling out. Wait till Sunday afternoon, 13th September, when it goes glassy with 5ft SSE swell, period around 8 seconds, combined energy at 321 (moderate). Not massive, but that glassy surface is a beauty.
Monday the 14th shapes up proper: morning has a clean 4ft S swell (period 11 seconds) with cross-off wind, combined energy 608 (moderate). The real standout is Monday afternoon—6ft E swell with a gentle offshore breeze and very good surf conditions. Combined energy 672 (moderate). Clean, lined up, offshore—that’s your pick for the first half.
Tuesday the 15th keeps it going with 7ft ENE swell in the morning, clean cross-off, combined energy 731 (moderate). Wednesday the 16th gets messy with onshore winds—skip it.
Now, circle Thursday the 17th September. This is the main event. Morning gives you 7ft S swell with a 13-second period (proper groundswell), gentle offshore breeze, combined energy roaring at 1793 (strong). Excellent for experienced surfers—anything over 8ft is expert-only. That long-period S swell will wrap into the sandbar with serious power. Crowds are possible here at Praia da Vila, so get in early.
Friday the 18th stays clean with 4ft to 3ft S swells and light offshore. Saturday the 19th is glassy again with 7ft ENE swell. Sunday the 20th holds with 6ft ENE swell and glassy afternoon.
Second week fades. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are marginal with onshore wind. Wednesday the 23rd morning goes glassy with 3ft S swell (energy 261, weak). Thursday the 24th afternoon turns glassy with 6ft S swell. Friday the 25th is blown out, and Saturday the 26th is onshore and flat.
Bottom line: Thursday 17th September morning is the standout for experienced surfers—2.2m (7ft) S groundswell, clean offshore. Monday afternoon the 14th is the one for intermediates wanting clean fun waves.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 136 | 90 | 206 | 397 | 654 | 424 | 300 | 210 | 262 | 284 | 243 | 324 | 588 | 530 | 404 | 410 | 753 | 643 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:59AM0.66m | 2:48PM0.62m | 2:37AM0.68m | 3:07PM0.62m | 3:10AM0.68m | 3:28PM0.60m | 3:41AM0.66m | 3:50PM0.57m | 4:12AM0.61m | 4:14PM0.54m | 4:51AM0.55m | 4:42PM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:10AM-0.05m | 8:21PM0.10m | 8:39AM-0.01m | 8:44PM0.09m | 9:05AM0.05m | 9:02PM0.09m | 9:26AM0.12m | 9:14PM0.10m | 9:34AM0.19m | 9:14PM0.12m | 9:13AM0.24m | 9:14PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 6 | 5 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 102 | 136 | 90 | 142 | 62 | 48 | 424 | 300 | 210 | 262 | 143 | 243 | 324 | 588 | 530 | 404 | 144 | 68 | 643 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 8 |
| kJ | 268 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 53 | 51 | 76 | 90 | 284 | 227 | 158 | 133 | 174 | 271 | 18 | 3 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | E 9 | S 8 | S 14 | S 12 | — | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | E 15 | E 13 | SSE 17 |
| kJ | 15 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 15 | 4 | 35 | 75 | — | 16 | 48 | 10 | 34 | — | 4 | 3 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NE 6 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 164 | 193 | 206 | 397 | 654 | — | — | — | 58 | 181 | 202 | — | — | — | 124 | 410 | 753 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
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