
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Praia da Vila. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a window of clean waves and a couple of bigger days to keep an eye on if you’re an experienced surfer.
The first few days are a write-off. The wind is messy, coming straight onshore or cross-on, and it’s making a mess of the surf. The swell is there, but it’s just not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak to moderate. We’re looking at a gap of a few days before anything decent lines up.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 7th of September. The afternoon shows a light cross-offshore breeze, the swell is 5ft from the S, and the wave energy is moderate (485). It’s clean, but still a bit average. Tuesday the 8th is similar in the morning, with a clean 4ft swell from the SSE.
Now, Wednesday the 9th is the first standout. The morning session is glassy with a 6ft ENE swell. The energy is moderate (748). It’s going to be clean, and the offshore wind in the afternoon will keep it tidy. This is the best it’s going to get for the first week, so if you can get out there, do it. Thursday the 10th also has a glassy morning, but the swell is smaller at 4ft.
The second week kicks off with a serious pulse. The real standout of the whole forecast is Monday the 14th of September. We’re looking at a 8ft SSE groundswell with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1618). This is a big, powerful swell. The morning has a light cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon has a gentle offshore wind. This is going to be a heavy day, over 8ft, so it’s only for the experienced crew. The long period will make it feel even bigger, and it might be a bit too straight for the sandbar, but it’s going to be a good one if you’ve got the skills. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for the time of year.
The rest of the week follows with solid size but the wind gets messy again. By Thursday the 17th, the swell is back up to 8ft with a very long period, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and hard work. The energy is very strong (2732), but it’s a battle.
The tail end of the forecast looks cleaner. Friday the 18th afternoon turns glassy again with a 4ft S swell, and Saturday the 19th has a light offshore wind and a 4ft S swell. Sunday the 20th is also clean and glassy, but the swell drops off to 3ft. It’s a nice way to finish the run, but the energy is weak (146).
Best bet: Wednesday the 9th morning for clean, fun waves, and Monday the 14th for the serious, experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
188 | 251 | 816 | 1347 | 1236 | 587 | 480 | 490 | 282 | 180 | 153 | 402 | 291 | 206 | 197 | 329 | 209 | 137 | 181 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:40PM0.35m | 1:23PM0.54m | 11:15PM0.41m | 1:51PM0.57m | 11:51PM0.48m | 2:05PM0.60m | 00:29AM0.55m | 2:15PM0.61m | 1:13AM0.61m | 2:30PM0.62m | 1:59AM0.66m | 2:48PM0.62m | 2:37AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.26m | 4:40AM0.10m | 5:35PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.03m | 6:13PM0.20m | 6:09AM-0.02m | 6:53PM0.17m | 6:56AM-0.05m | 7:27PM0.15m | 7:37AM-0.06m | 7:56PM0.12m | 8:10AM-0.05m | 8:21PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | E 8 |
188 | 173 | 31 | 21 | 878 | 587 | 480 | 490 | 282 | 180 | 153 | 402 | 291 | 206 | 197 | 161 | 165 | 137 | 60 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 5 | S 11 |
99 | 68 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 98 | 68 | 40 | 279 | 274 | 113 | 172 | 329 | 209 | 98 | 9 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | S 16 | — | SSE 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | SSE 16 | E 14 | E 14 | SSE 5 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
26 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 5 | — | 67 | 21 | 68 | 138 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | NE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 8 | NE 5 |
— | 251 | 816 | 1347 | 1236 | — | — | 2 | 94 | 150 | 405 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 181 | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 6 | 484 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 17 |
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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.
Praia da Vila is 1 km (1 miles) from Imbituba. If you plan a holiday in Santa Catarina - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Imbituba. Imbituba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










