Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
19.6° C
1.1° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 1,895 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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 shaping up for Praia da Vila over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real window of beauty coming our way if you’re patient.

We’ve got a few days of pretty ordinary stuff to kick things off. Sunday the 2nd is a write-off – the wind is messy and onshore, with weak, short-period swell from the ENE. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting frustrated. Monday the 3rd sees a little improvement with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is still tiny and weak, only about 3ft from the ENE with a short period. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Then things start to get interesting. Tuesday the 4th is where the first real window opens up. The swell shifts to the S, jumps to 3ft, and the period stretches to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon, and the combined energy is a solid 358 (moderate). We’re looking at a clean, fun little day. The waves will have some shape to them, and that long period means good gaps between sets.

The middle of the week (Wednesday the 5th through Friday the 7th) is a mixed bag. There’s some swell around, but the wind direction is all over the place, and the energy levels drop. Thursday morning has a clean look with a light cross-offshore, but the swell is back to a weak 3ft from the ENE. You could get a few if you’re desperate, but it’s not the main event.

Now, here’s where it gets wild. Starting Sunday the 9th, a big pulse of south swell hits. The numbers jump way up: 6ft on Sunday morning, 7ft in the afternoon, and the combined energy skyrockets to 1246 and then 1885 (strong to very strong). But don’t grab your board just yet. The wind is strong and onshore, howling from the SW at 19 mph on Sunday, and it stays messy right through to Monday the 10th. This is a raw, powerful, windy mess. For a sandbar setup like this, that’s more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle-surfing one. The period is 14 seconds, which is a very long groundswell, but with that much onshore wind, it’s just going to be blown-out lumps.

The swell peaks on Tuesday the 11th. We’re talking 10ft from the south with a 12-second period, and the energy is a massive 2405. That’s a serious amount of water moving. But again, the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon. This is big, powerful, and ugly. For the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. The size is well over 8ft, so beginners should steer well clear.

The big energy finally starts to drop on Wednesday the 12th, down to 6ft, but the wind is still onshore or cross-shore, keeping it messy.

But here’s the payoff – the real standout. Thursday the 13th through Saturday the 15th is the best stretch of the whole outlook. The swell settles into a beautiful 4ft to 5ft from the south and SSE, with a 10-12 second period. The combined energy is still a healthy 502 to 601 (moderate). The wind turns offshore or goes glassy. Thursday morning is clean with a light cross-offshore, and Friday the 14th is absolute perfection: glassy conditions in the morning with 5ft of south swell. The crowd situation at Praia da Vila can be a factor sometimes, so get in early for those clean, groomed lines. This is the window you’ve been waiting for.

Saturday the 15th holds the quality with 5ft from the SSE and a clean offshore breeze. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are still rideable, but the wind picks up and the swell drops off, with the period getting short again.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a wash. The middle of the first week has a fun, clean window on Tuesday the 4th. The big swell from the 9th to the 12th is a powerful, onshore mess – one for the windsurfers. The absolute gold is from Thursday the 13th to Saturday the 15th – clean, offshore winds, solid groundswell, and perfect conditions. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:00PM0.62m
4:57AM0.64m
5:46PM0.57m
5:54AM0.59m
6:34PM0.52m
6:56AM0.54m
7:16PM0.46m
7:54AM0.49m
8:01PM0.41m
10:48AM0.46m
9:30PM0.37m
12:11PM0.51m
11:14PM0.41m
Low Tide
10:07AM0.09m
10:02PM0.24m
11:03AM0.15m
10:16PM0.25m
12:07PM0.20m
00:07AM0.25m
1:03PM0.26m
00:53AM0.24m
3:55PM0.27m
3:56AM0.20m
4:55PM0.25m
4:48AM0.12m
5:46PM0.22m
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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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