Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 5,367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 9AM (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 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 1.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Praia da Vila has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise later on if you’ve got the patience.
Right now, we’re looking at a pretty flat and messy picture. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have weak, onshore wind and tiny, short-period swell. The wave energy is pretty low (397) and the conditions are just ordinary. You’re better off staying home. That carries through Monday the 31st—still light wind, but the swell is short-period and the energy is only moderate (535). The surf is there, but it’s not worth getting excited about.
Then we hit a real rough patch. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September bring a big jump in swell size, but it’s all onshore wind and the wave energy is moderate to strong (up to 3436). The wind is absolutely howling on Tuesday, 35 km/h from the southwest, and the surf is a blown-out mess. Wednesday has a bit more size, with 10ft to 8ft of swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s choppy. Honestly, for a sandbar break like this, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
We get a brief window of clean surf on Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th. The swell drops back to 5ft to 4ft, from the southeast, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is offshore and light, and the wave energy is moderate (440). It’s clean, but the waves are pretty ordinary. Not a standout, but you could get a few.
The real standout is the window from Sunday the 7th of September through to Wednesday the 10th. This is where it gets interesting. Sunday the 7th has some solid 8ft swell from the south, with a long period of 12 seconds and very strong energy (3787). The wind is offshore and moderate, so it’ll be clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell—long period, so it’ll be better shaped and have more energy, but at a beach break like Praia da Vila, it might break a bit straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. The crowds are likely here, so get in early.
Monday the 8th and Tuesday the 9th are a bit more mixed with onshore wind, but the swell holds. Then Wednesday the 10th of September is the real gem. We’ve got 6ft to 5ft of swell from the SSE, with a very long period of 13 seconds, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. The wave energy is very strong (1582). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period will give you proper, lined-up waves, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. That’s the session to circle.
After that, Thursday the 11th has another solid day with 7ft swell from the ENE and glassy conditions, but the period drops to 9 seconds. It’s still very good, but not quite the quality of the 10th. Then things fade again by the 12th and 13th. So, if you’re waiting for the best, aim for the 10th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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381 | 370 | 270 | 206 | 167 | 161 | 234 | 297 | 318 | 233 | 150 | 1606 | 3133 | 1985 | 1365 | 630 | 405 | 235 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:52AM0.70m | 3:26PM0.67m | 3:24AM0.71m | 3:53PM0.64m | 3:56AM0.68m | 4:21PM0.59m | 4:33AM0.63m | 4:52PM0.53m | 5:25AM0.57m | 5:35PM0.47m | 6:39AM0.51m | 6:33PM0.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:45AM0.25m | 9:29PM0.19m | 9:32AM0.32m | 1:18PM0.31m | 9:46PM0.21m | ||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
381 | 370 | 270 | 206 | 167 | 161 | 234 | 297 | 217 | 233 | 120 | 111 | 56 | 1393 | 1064 | 630 | 405 | 235 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | ENE 9 |
42 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 51 | — | 174 | 150 | 45 | — | 58 | 56 | 35 | 32 | 39 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 3 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | ENE 9 | NNE 4 |
1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 318 | 326 | 5 | 1606 | 3133 | 1985 | 1365 | — | — | 101 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 124 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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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.











