Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
15.5° C
3.2° 

Praia da Vila surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia da Vila surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Vila in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 18th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, checking in on the local stretch. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for the next couple of weeks, but we’ll get to the good stuff.

First up, the water is sitting at 60°, which is a whole 6° colder than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re heading out.

The outlook kicks off on Thursday 16 July, but it’s a pretty flat start. The swell is tiny at 3 ft from the ESE with a short 10-second period, and though the wind is offshore from the NNE it’s blowing 16 mph. The combined energy is weak (151), and honestly, it’s just poor surf conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday 17 July is much the same – small 2-2 ft ESE swell, energy dropping to 83-85, and the wind is cross-off or offshore but still fresh. Still poor.

We get a little bump on Saturday 18 July morning with 6 ft from the ENE and a short 8-second period, energy jumping to 523. That’s moderate wave energy, but it’s a short-period swell and the wind is cross-off, making it look marginal. Not great for a paddle, but if you’ve got a kite, this could be more interesting than a surfboard.

Sunday 19 July morning is similar – 6 ft ENE, 8-second period, 426 energy, still cross-off. Again, marginal and better suited to a kite.

Now, Monday 20 July morning is where things start to look a bit better. The swell is 5 ft from the ENE, 8-second period, with 362 energy. The wind is glassy from the SW at only 3 mph, and it’s flagged as “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a clean window, but the short period means it won’t have much shape. Still, a glassy morning is a treat.

Tuesday 21 July morning offers 5 ft ENE swell, 8-second period, 340 energy, with light cross-off wind from the NNW. Clean again, but still short-period.

Wednesday 22 July through Thursday 23 July see more swell, but the wind turns onshore or questionable. Thursday 23 July afternoon looks promising though – 4 ft from the SSE, 9-second period, 274 energy, and glassy wind from the NE at 3 mph. That’s a clean, surfable afternoon.

The real standout comes on Saturday 25 July morning. We’ve got a solid 7 ft swell from the SSE with a long 12-second period, pumping out 1091 energy – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is light and cross-off from the N at 6 mph, and it’s marked as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a groundswell, and it’s going to have real power and shape. With 7 ft, it’s a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, this is the session to aim for. The long period will make for clean, lined-up waves, especially if you can find a point or reef, though at a sandbar like Praia da Vila, it might break a bit straight at times. The crowds are noted as “sometimes,” so expect a few others out. This is the best on offer by a long shot.

Saturday 25 July afternoon still has good 5 ft SSE swell with 11-second period, 893 energy, and offshore wind from the NNE. Very clean, but not as big or powerful as the morning.

The rest of the window is a lot of flares and fades. Sunday 26 July has some glassy but smaller surf, and from Monday 27 July onward it drops off into poor conditions with weak energy and onshore winds. Thursday 30 July morning has a brief glassy window with 5 ft from the ENE (7 seconds, 268 energy), but it’s short-period and nothing special.

The final day, Friday 31 July, sees a big spike of 8 ft from the S with 11 seconds and 1575 energy, but the wind is a strong onshore 16 mph from the SW, making it a messy, choppy mess. Only for the very keen or the experts.

Overall, the clear standout is Saturday 25 July morning. Get on it. Everything else is either flat, marginal, or blown out – but that one morning has real quality.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.6
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10
0.5
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0.4
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1.9
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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118
68
57
38
500
26
38
394
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351
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237
264
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:17PM0.64m
3:47AM0.66m
4:46PM0.61m
4:21AM0.66m
5:21PM0.58m
5:04AM0.62m
6:02PM0.54m
6:02AM0.58m
6:40PM0.51m
6:57AM0.53m
7:14PM0.48m
7:47AM0.48m
7:51PM0.45m
Low Tide
9:56PM0.26m
10:10AM0.05m
10:38PM0.28m
11:05AM0.11m
11:29PM0.29m
11:55AM0.16m
00:09AM0.28m
12:36PM0.22m
00:43AM0.26m
1:17PM0.27m
1:28AM0.25m
3:27PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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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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