Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with 2,038 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The week starts with a solid pulse of SSE swell, but the real standout for the whole stretch is looking at that Thursday the 10th of September. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty standard for the time of year, just a touch below the average.
The first real action hits on Wednesday the 26th of August. Praia da Vila is looking pumped with a 8ft SSE swell, period of 14 seconds, and a clean offshore wind. The energy is cooking at a very strong 2152. This is proper groundswell, and with that size, it's a bit much for beginners but a solid option for the experienced crew. The wind is offshore, keeping things clean, but expect some crowd factor.
Thursday the 27th sees the swell dropping a touch, but still clean. The morning has a 6ft SSE swell with a cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon picks up with a 5ft swell and a fresh offshore. The energy is moderate (979 and 690). It's still surfable, but the quality is a bit less than the day before.
Friday the 28th drops off significantly. The swell is down to 2ft and 2ft, so it's a write-off. The energy is weak (119 and 68). The wind is clean, but there's just not enough swell to work with.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see a shift in swell direction. The swell comes from the ENE, but the wind is all over the place. Saturday is a mess with onshore and cross-onshore winds, making for choppy, poor conditions. Sunday morning is a bit better with a light cross-offshore wind and a 4ft ENE swell, and the afternoon has light offshore winds. The energy is moderate (277 and 342). These are better than Saturday, but nothing to write home about.
Monday the 31st of August looks like a solid option. The wind is offshore and the swell is a clean 5ft from the ENE with a 9-second period. The energy is a solid 543. It's a great, clean, everyday surfer wave with consistent sets.
Then we have a bit of a lull from Tuesday the 1st of September through to Saturday the 6th. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is poor, and the energy is low. It's not a great stretch for surfing.
Sunday the 7th of September sees a change. The wind goes offshore in the morning with a very small 2ft S swell, but the afternoon picks up to 4ft with a solid offshore wind. The energy is strong (517). This is a nice clean option.
The big one, the real standout, is Thursday the 10th of September. The wind is light and offshore, and the swell is a solid 8ft from the SE with a 10-second period. The energy is massive at 1296. In the afternoon, it's still pumping with a 7ft SE swell and a moderate offshore wind, energy at 1505. This is an excellent, powerful swell for experienced surfers only. The direction is perfect for the spot, and the conditions are clean. This is the day to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2152 | 1822 | 979 | 690 | 278 | 119 | 68 | 42 | 379 | 387 | 351 | 243 | 249 | 308 | 322 | 274 | 254 | 414 | 285 | 237 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:34AM0.63m | 2:30PM0.65m | 2:16AM0.67m | 2:59PM0.67m | 2:52AM0.70m | 3:26PM0.67m | 3:24AM0.71m | 3:53PM0.64m | 3:56AM0.68m | 4:21PM0.59m | 4:33AM0.63m | 4:52PM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40PM0.12m | 7:51AM-0.04m | 8:09PM0.11m | 8:21AM-0.04m | 8:34PM0.12m | 8:47AM-0.02m | 8:55PM0.13m | 9:12AM0.03m | 9:11PM0.14m | 9:35AM0.09m | 9:19PM0.16m | 9:52AM0.17m | 9:21PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 2152 | 1822 | 979 | 690 | 278 | 119 | 68 | 522 | 379 | 387 | 351 | 243 | 249 | 308 | 322 | 191 | 254 | 179 | 214 | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 93 | 147 | 221 | 274 | 194 | 161 | 124 | 237 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | ENE 11 | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 69 | — | 101 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 34 | 44 | 112 | 219 | 331 | 392 | 594 | 754 | 5 | 16 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 414 | 285 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 0 | 13 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 227 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 97 | 2 |
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