
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with 1,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the outlook for Praia da Vila.
The first few days are a total bust, so you’ll be sitting on the beach for a bit. The real action starts on Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. That’s the standout. We’re looking at a solid 7ft south swell with a 12-second period, the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is a strong 1303, and it’s clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is right on the money for this time of year. Tuesday afternoon is also a winner: 7ft south swell, a light offshore from the NE, and clean conditions. That’s your best window.
Wednesday morning, the 12th, drops a little to 6ft from the SSE but stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Thursday the 13th has a glassy morning with a 7ft south swell, though the wind is onshore and light. The afternoon goes glassy again with a 6ft south swell – another solid window. Friday the 14th is all glassy, with 6ft and 6ft SSE swells all day. The energy is still strong, around 1163 to 1245.
Saturday morning the 15th is smaller, 4ft from the south, but dead calm and glassy. The afternoon sees a shift to a 5ft easterly with a short 8-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. Still clean.
From Sunday the 16th through to the 19th, the swell drops off and the periods shorten to 8 seconds. The waves get smaller, around 4ft to 6ft, but the wind stays favorable with offshore or glassy conditions. It’s good, clean fun for a log or a groveler, but nothing to get too excited about.
The 20th of August is a write-off again with poor surf and onshore winds. Then Friday the 21st picks up a little with a 5ft ENE swell, and the afternoon sees a solid 12 mph offshore from the NE making it clean and fun. Saturday the 22nd drops off fast, and by Sunday the 23rd we’re looking at tiny, ordinary waves.
Now, the real big one is a long-range tease. On Tuesday the 25th of August, we’ve got a massive 8ft south swell, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is an enormous 4504. Winds are light offshore from the NE, and it’s clean. That is a serious, powerful, deep-water groundswell. For a sandbar break like Praia da Vila, that long period might make the waves a bit straight and fast, so it’s one for the experts only. The afternoon on the 25th holds at 8ft with a 14-second period and gentle offshore winds. It’s promising, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed.
Best of the bunch: Tuesday the 11th and Tuesday the 25th. The 11th is the most reliable call with glassy conditions and a solid south swell. The 25th is the biggest, baddest swell of the whole window, but it’s a long way out and that period might make it tricky on the bank.
Stay stoked, and check the sandbars before you paddle out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1665 | 1277 | 1122 | 1290 | 1064 | 956 | 956 | 1599 | 1440 | 1230 | 1074 | 1162 | 672 | 384 | 291 | 229 | 291 | 364 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:46AM0.52m | 2:48PM0.64m | 1:39AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.65m | 2:24AM0.64m | 3:24PM0.65m | 2:58AM0.68m | 3:44PM0.64m | 3:30AM0.69m | 4:05PM0.61m | 4:01AM0.67m | 4:29PM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:21AM-0.05m | 7:59PM0.17m | 8:00AM-0.07m | 8:27PM0.16m | 8:34AM-0.06m | 8:52PM0.17m | 9:05AM-0.03m | 9:16PM0.18m | 9:35AM0.03m | 9:37PM0.18m | 10:07AM0.10m | 9:54PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 10 | E 8 |
1665 | 1277 | 1122 | 1290 | 1064 | 956 | 956 | 1599 | 1440 | 1230 | 1074 | 1162 | 672 | 201 | 243 | 229 | 291 | 100 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
39 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 5 | — | 29 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 97 | 83 | 183 | 384 | 291 | 184 | 106 | 133 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | — | NE 5 | — | — | S 10 | E 13 | — |
— | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | 51 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 7 | E 8 | NNE 4 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 29 | 59 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 364 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 125 | 0 | 13 |
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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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