Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Praia da Vila is serving up for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The weekend kicks off with some small, messy, onshore wind slop. Saturday the 29th is a write-off, and Sunday morning the 30th isn't much better – you’re looking at waist-high, weak stuff (4 ft from the ENE) with only 8 seconds between waves. The energy is weak (191), so it’s a mission for not much reward. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still pretty ordinary.

Monday the 31st is where things get interesting. The swell jumps up to a solid 8 ft from the ESE, and the combined energy rockets up to a strong 827. The wind is offshore and clean all day, which is a major positive. This is the standout of the first week – expect really good, clean surf. Just be aware that at 8 ft, it’s getting into the territory where beginners might feel a bit out of their depth.

Tuesday the 1st of September drops off again, with onshore winds returning and the swell fading. Wednesday the 2nd brings a big pulse of 8 ft from the SSE, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon, making it a messy, lumpy situation. The energy is very strong (1235), but the quality isn't there for paddling – it might actually be more interesting for the kite crowd.

We get a nice window on Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, with clean, offshore winds and a dropping swell from the SE. The waves will be around 5 ft to 5 ft and fun, but it’s nothing to write home about.

After that, the forecast gets ugly. From the 5th through the 7th, we’ve got onshore winds and messy, poor conditions. The swell on the 6th is a massive 10 ft from the SSW, but with a 16 mph wind blowing straight onshore, it’s a washing machine. Only for the hardcore or the suicidal.

Now, here’s the real gold. After a week of dodgy conditions, the outlook turns around beautifully. On the 8th of September, Tuesday morning, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 6 ft groundswell from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (889). This is the standout of the entire forecast. The wind is perfect, the swell has shape and power – this is the day to circle on the calendar. The afternoon stays clean with a gentle offshore breeze.

The good clean run continues through the 10th and 11th, with offshore winds and solid waves in the 4 ft to 6 ft range. The period is a bit shorter on the 11th, but it’s still clean and fun.

The second week caps off with another fantastic run on the 12th and 13th of September. Saturday the 12th has clean, offshore winds and a 6 ft swell from the E with moderate energy (503). The real gem is Sunday the 13th – glassy conditions, a 4 ft wave from the E, and the combined energy is a solid 622. The period is a bit short at 8 seconds, but with glassy conditions and offshore winds, it’s going to be a fun, user-friendly wave for everyone.

Overall, the first two days are a wait, Monday the 31st is a solid session for the experienced crew, but the absolute best days are Tuesday the 8th and Sunday the 13th of September. The 8th has the size and power, and the 13th has the perfect conditions for a long, fun session.

Rusty out.

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