
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,622 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, let’s look at what we’ve got for Praia da Vila over the next couple weeks. This spot’s a sandbar setup, consistent, and it’s been firing into a southerly swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.
First up, Wednesday July 8 – we’re straight into it. Morning’s glassy with a clean 4ft S swell, 9-second period, combined energy of 324. That’s a nice little session to ease in. Afternoon picks up with a 4ft S swell, longer 11-second period, and offshore NE wind – energy jumps to 470. Clean, lined up, and fun.
Thursday July 9 keeps it going: morning cross-off N wind, 3ft ESE swell, 10 seconds, energy 228, still clean. Afternoon gets a bit more offshore NE but the swell stays the same, energy drops to 172 – still surfable but not the highlight.
Then Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11 morning – that’s where it gets messy. Onshore SW wind, poor conditions. Saturday afternoon though, the wind swings ENE cross-off and the swell bumps to 4ft ESE, 13 seconds, energy 707 – that’s a big jump in quality. Clean, long-period groundswell, the kind that makes a sandbar reel. That afternoon session is a standout.
Sunday July 12 is even better. Morning: 4ft SSE swell, 11 seconds, cross-off NNW wind, energy 772. Afternoon: glassy NE wind, same swell, energy 653. Both sessions are clean, consistent, and well-shaped. Another top pick.
Now, Monday July 13 gets rough with 8ft S swell and strong S wind – that’s too big for most and the conditions are poor. Not worth it.
But Tuesday July 14 morning – holy moly. Glassy WSW wind, 7ft SSW swell, 9-second period, energy 1359. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s glassy. The swell direction is S/SW – not exactly the optimum SSE, but the quality makes up for it. Absolute standout for the whole forecast. Afternoon drops to 5ft S, still clean with ENE cross-off – solid too.
Wednesday July 15 both sessions: 6ft SE swell, 12 seconds, offshore/cross-off N/NE wind, energy around 900. Clean, long-period, good shape. Another awesome day.
Thursday July 16 onward turns poor again – onshore SW wind, rain, messy. Friday July 17 same. Saturday July 18 brings a return of offshore NNE wind, 4ft SE swell, 11 seconds, energy 296 – clean, but small. Sunday July 19 and Monday July 20 are marginal, but Tuesday July 21 morning suddenly goes glassy with WNW wind, 3ft ENE swell, short 8-second period, energy 229. It’s small but glassy. Wednesday July 22 morning has 5ft ENE swell, 7 seconds, energy 243, cross-off wind – could be fun for the shortboard. Then Thursday July 23 gets hammered by strong SSW wind, 4ft ENE, messy.
The best of the best? I’d say Tuesday July 14 morning – that 7ft glassy SSW swell with huge energy is the one to circle. Sunday July 12 is also a gem – clean, consistent, and mellower. Second week is more hit-and-miss – Tuesday July 21 morning has glassy conditions but tiny swell.
Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get there early on the standouts.
Alright, Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 220 | 345 | 163 | 118 | 116 | 114 | 304 | 265 | 367 | 615 | 596 | 408 | 363 | 356 | 333 | 1083 | 788 | 1622 | 729 | 325 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:55PM0.47m | 10:06AM0.51m | 10:28PM0.45m | 11:31AM0.54m | 11:23PM0.45m | 12:33PM0.57m | 00:06AM0.47m | 2:07PM0.61m | 00:56AM0.50m | 2:53PM0.65m | 1:55AM0.54m | 3:23PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:52AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.23m | 4:10AM0.21m | 4:49PM0.21m | 4:55AM0.15m | 5:45PM0.20m | 5:43AM0.09m | 6:52PM0.19m | 6:42AM0.03m | 7:45PM0.18m | 7:35AM-0.01m | 8:22PM0.19m | 8:16AM-0.04m | ||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
173 | 220 | 345 | 163 | 118 | 116 | 114 | 304 | 265 | 367 | 615 | 596 | 211 | 363 | 356 | 66 | 60 | 31 | 1108 | 481 | 325 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | ESE 14 | ESE 11 | S 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
110 | 98 | 125 | 139 | 106 | 52 | 23 | 17 | 165 | 180 | 46 | 96 | 408 | 335 | 233 | 144 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 149 | 304 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 8 | SSW 7 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
7 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 35 | 74 | 64 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | N 5 | — | SSW 3 | S 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | 26 | 71 | — | 2 | 67 | — | 1 | 5 | 22 | 69 | 333 | 1083 | 788 | 1622 | 729 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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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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