Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Praia da Vila.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off – Friday 7th is all chop and cross-onshore wind, with poor surf and a combined energy of 206. Not worth paddling out. Saturday 8th is a tease: a clean 7ft swell from the south with a gorgeous 14-second period (groundswell), and the wind is cross-off, but the forecast says it’s only marginal due to tide. That long period will make it better for a sandbar like this one – more shape, but those sets will be spaced out. Still, it’s the best of the early run. Water temp is 67°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Sunday 9th and Monday 10th get messy again – cross-on winds and choppy faces. The swell sticks around 6ft to 8ft, but the quality just isn’t there.

Now, Tuesday 11th is where it gets interesting. Morning brings glassy conditions, light rain, and a 6ft south swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 1006 – solid. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wind is glass, so the waves will be clean and lined up. The afternoon gets even better – wind drops to dead calm, 7ft south swell, energy up to 1253. This is the standout window. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Wednesday 12th morning is another beauty – offshore wind from the NNE, 6ft swell from the SSE, 12-second period, energy of 1124. Clean, glassy, and the wind is offshore. That’s a top pick too. The afternoon drops a little but still clean.

Thursday 13th afternoon is a sleeper – 6ft from the SSE, a very long 16-second period, energy of 1592. That’s serious groundswell energy. It’ll be clean with cross-off wind. Best for experienced surfers, and the long period will make it punchy on the sandbar.

After that, from Friday 14th through Sunday 16th, it’s a mix of onshore wind and choppy, poor surf. The swell drops and the wind swings south. A few marginal sessions, but nothing to write home about.

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th have a short-period east swell coming through, around 7ft to 7ft, but only 7-8 seconds. That’s weak, windswell stuff. Not inspiring.

Wednesday 19th afternoon picks up again – 5ft south swell, 9 seconds, clean with cross-off wind. Thursday 20th is solid: 6ft south swell, 10 seconds, clean, and the wind goes offshore in the afternoon. Energy is 782. Good, clean fun.

The last few days, Friday 21st into Saturday 22nd, fade out. Small swell, 2ft to 4ft, but clean. It’s a quiet end to the window.

So, the best on offer? Tuesday 11th – glassy conditions, 7ft south swell, and that calm wind. Wednesday 12th morning – offshore wind, clean, and a solid 6ft SSE swell. And Thursday 13th afternoon – that 16-second groundswell is a rare treat. Get on it.

Rusty.

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