Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
18.8°C
0.1° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Vila in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the forecast for the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The real action doesn't kick in until the end of this month, but when it does, there’s a proper window of clean waves on offer.

The standout window is the morning of Monday the 31st of August. Praia da Vila is the spot to be. We’ve got a solid 6 ft east swell rolling in, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the northeast, which is going to keep it glassy and clean. The wave energy is moderate at 470, so there’s plenty of push. It’s a very consistent sandbar, so you’ll get a wave. Just keep an eye out for the locals; it gets crowded sometimes.

The afternoon holds up, too, with the swell dropping a touch to 4 ft but still with that clean offshore wind, and the energy stays strong at 443.

Now, after that initial burst, things get a bit messy. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September look pretty average with strong onshore winds and poor conditions. We’ve got a run of days where the surf is either poor or marginal, with onshore winds and choppy conditions right through to the 5th of September.

But then, hold onto your board. Around the 6th of September, the swell comes roaring in. We’re talking an 12 ft south swell with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is massive at 3802. This is powerful, heavy stuff. If you’re not an expert, stay out of the water. The wind on Sunday afternoon turns cross-onshore and fresh, which will make it lumpy and tough. This is more of a spectacle than a surf session for most.

The real magic returns on the morning of Monday the 7th of September. The swell drops to a still-very-juicy 7 ft, period stretches out to 13 seconds, and the wind is light and onshore. The energy is still very strong at 1481. This is a proper groundswell.

But the absolute best of the best looks like the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell is 6 ft from the SSE, with an 11-second period. The wind is offshore from the NNE, and the energy is a solid 778. The conditions are described as gentle offshore and clean. This is a call for the experienced crew, but the waves will be lined up and beautiful.

The 10th of September, Thursday morning, is another standout. A 8 ft east swell, period of 9 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is 1051, and the forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a big day for the crew that knows what they're doing.

After that, it trails off into smaller, cleaner conditions for the second week, with the 13th of September offering a final nice morning of 5 ft east swell with offshore winds.

So, to wrap it up: the first real go is Monday the 31st of August. Then, mark your calendars for the 7th through the 10th of September. That’s the heart of the swell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit should do you fine.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
2
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1.6
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9
1.6
SE
10
1.3
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10
1.1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.3
S
8
1.6
S
7
2.4
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
470
226
259
232
338
519
380
421
517
355
286
132
68
119
116
224
276
879
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
5
NE
10
NE
5
NE
15
SW
50
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
10
N
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
S
10
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Wind State
cross-off
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off
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
on
on
on
on
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High Tide
3:56AM0.68m
4:21PM0.59m
4:33AM0.63m
4:52PM0.53m
5:25AM0.57m
5:35PM0.47m
6:39AM0.51m
6:33PM0.41m
7:46AM0.45m
12:17PM0.43m
7:27PM0.37m
12:47PM0.49m
8:40PM0.35m
Low Tide
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
9:17AM0.38m
4:12PM0.30m
3:47AM0.18m
4:57PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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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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