
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with 781 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for Praia da Vila, but in feet and miles for the land-locked or old-school crew.
We’ve got a slow cooker of a forecast, but there’s a couple of sizzling days if you know when to look.
Monday the 13th is a total dud. A 6-7ft S swell is rolling in, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a cross-onshore mess. The water’s all torn up with moderate wave energy (1089). Don’t even bother. The afternoon is just as bad with a 6ft swell and the wind getting worse.
Tuesday the 14th is the first real winner. Morning goes glassy with a light breeze, and that 6ft SE swell has a better 10 second period. The wave energy is moderate (614), but the clean surface makes it feel way better. Expect some company in the water. The afternoon stays clean with an offshore wind. This is your first call.
From Wednesday the 15th through the weekend, the swell drops to chest-high and under (3-4ft). Winds stay clean or offshore, but it’s small. Wave energy drops into the low hundreds to almost nothing. Not worth the walk.
Monday the 20th brings a fun waist-to-chest high 5ft ENE swell. The morning is dead calm – glassy, no wind. The afternoon has a light offshore breeze. This is a solid, fun day with moderate energy (335).
Tuesday and Wednesday (21st-22nd) get onshore winds and some rain. Surfable, but ugly.
Thursday the 23rd cleans up again with offshore winds. Swell is knee-to-waist high (3ft) from the SSE with an 11 second period. Low energy (263), but clean.
Now, the real standout. Saturday the 25th. Put this one on your calendar. The morning is glassy with a 7ft S swell and a 10 second period. The wave energy is very strong (1549) – there’s a ton of power. This is the best session of the entire forecast. The afternoon mimics it with a light offshore wind and the swell dipping to just under 7ft. This is for experienced surfers only – 7ft is not for the faint of heart.
Sunday the 26th is a mess. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSE with a long 14 second period. The energy is huge (2560), but the onshore wind turns it into a choppy, ugly beast. Only for the crazy crew.
The final days, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, settle down. Monday has clean 4ft SSE swell with offshore winds – a very good day. Tuesday morning is tiny at 2ft, but that’s a long-period 15 second groundswell with strong offshore wind. It’ll have some surprising punch on the right banks.
Bottom line: Saturday the 25th is the one to chase. Tuesday the 14th and Monday the 20th are your solid backups.
Stay frosty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
592 | 535 | 388 | 437 | 589 | 597 | 555 | 275 | 256 | 346 | 302 | 307 | 328 | 211 | 153 | 481 | 403 | 39 | 477 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:56AM0.50m | 2:53PM0.65m | 1:55AM0.54m | 3:23PM0.67m | 2:40AM0.60m | 3:50PM0.66m | 3:15AM0.64m | 4:17PM0.64m | 3:47AM0.66m | 4:46PM0.61m | 4:21AM0.66m | 5:21PM0.58m | 5:04AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35AM-0.01m | 8:22PM0.19m | 8:16AM-0.04m | 8:53PM0.21m | 8:52AM-0.04m | 9:24PM0.23m | 9:29AM-0.00m | 9:56PM0.26m | 10:10AM0.05m | 10:38PM0.28m | 11:05AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.29m | 11:55AM0.16m | ||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | |
— | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 13 |
222 | 372 | 280 | 437 | 589 | 597 | 555 | 275 | 256 | 346 | 302 | 307 | 328 | 211 | 153 | 93 | 403 | 39 | 477 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | S 10 | ESE 10 | S 10 | S 15 | — | — |
50 | 113 | 82 | 101 | 25 | 23 | 60 | 104 | 115 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 26 | 9 | 42 | 8 | 18 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 12 | S 20 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — |
3 | 69 | 12 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
592 | 535 | 388 | 56 | — | — | 19 | 67 | 120 | 108 | 132 | 236 | 261 | 359 | 392 | 481 | 596 | 497 | 625 | 390 | 390 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 59 | 117 | 53 | 53 | 127 | 53 | 53 | 11 | 59 | 59 | 127 | 0 | 13 | 39 |
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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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