Praia da Vila Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.24° S 48.66° W

Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Vila sea temperature is
19.4°C
0.8° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 3,029 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Praia da Vila.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The early part of the week is more for the experienced crew, with some real grunty swell, but things clean up nicely later on. The water temp is sitting at 66.9°F which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first real action kicks off Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. We’re looking at a 6.6ft S swell, period around 11 seconds, with a light onshore breeze. It’s not the cleanest, but there’s a decent amount of energy (1022) in the water. By Sunday afternoon, the swell jumps to 7.5ft from the S, period 12 seconds, and the energy goes through the roof (1536), but that cross-onshore wind is going to chop it up a bit. It’s a bit of a messy start.

Monday, the 24th, brings more size. Morning sees a 8.2ft S swell with a long 14-second period, and a massive energy reading (3029). The wind is light onshore, but that long period groundswell will be a bit tricky on a sandbar – it might break a bit straight. The afternoon is similar, with a cross-onshore breeze making it choppy.

Now, Tuesday the 25th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to a more manageable 6.2ft from the S, period 12 seconds, but the wind is the story. Tuesday morning is glassy – dead flat, clean as a whistle. That’s a major positive. The energy is still solid (1100). The afternoon gets even better with a clean offshore breeze from the NE. This is the standout window for the first week. The waves will be clean, well-shaped, and a good size for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 26th keeps the goods coming. The swell is back up to 7.5ft from the SSE, period 14 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a moderate offshore wind all day. The energy is serious (2152 in the morning). This is big, powerful, and clean – definitely for the experts only. The current is going to be working.

Thursday the 27th sees the swell start to drop. The morning is still a decent 4.9ft from the SSE, period 13 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze. The energy is still there (805). The afternoon gets smaller and windier.

Friday the 28th is a weird one. The morning is tiny and weak (2.3ft, 111 energy), but the afternoon brings a sudden shift. A 6.9ft swell from the ENE, but with a short 8-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The energy is moderate (669). It’s a bit of a short-period windswell, so it won’t have the same punch as the groundswell earlier in the week, but it’ll be clean.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th is a bit of a downer. The swell is there, around 4.9ft to 5.6ft from the ENE, but the periods are short (9 seconds) and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is low (around 400). It’s not great.

But hold on. Monday the 31st of August, the morning glass-off is back. A 6.2ft ENE swell, period 10 seconds, with zero wind. Glassy. The energy is moderate (650). This is a nice little window for a clean, fun session, though the swell direction is a bit out of the optimum.

The start of September is a write-off. The 1st is blown out with strong onshore winds, and then the 2nd brings a big, messy 9.8ft S swell with onshore winds and a huge energy reading (3562 in the afternoon). That’s a washing machine, not for paddling. The 3rd of September sees a return to clean conditions with a 6.2ft SSE swell, light winds, and good energy (766). That’s a solid session.

The second week tails off. The 4th and 5th of September are small, with weak energy and short periods. The 6th of September has a promising morning with a 5.9ft E swell and a long 11-second period, and clean conditions. The energy is good (750). That’s the best bet in the second week. The 7th is small but clean.

The Standout: If you’ve got the skills, Tuesday the 25th of August is the pick of the entire forecast. The morning glass-off with a solid 6.2ft S swell and 12-second period is going to be epic. The afternoon offshore wind is just as good. For a cleaner, more manageable option, Monday the 31st of August morning is a beauty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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S
11
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12
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S
13
2.5
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14
2.5
S
14
2.1
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13
1.9
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12
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12
1.4
SSE
16
2.3
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14
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14
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14
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13
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12
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11
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1022
1530
2993
3029
2507
1497
1100
1027
945
2152
1983
1556
805
560
274
111
601
512
408
413
528
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SSE
0
NNE
5
NE
20
NE
15
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20
NNE
25
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NE
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on
High Tide
12:07PM0.46m
11:27PM0.45m
12:34PM0.51m
00:07AM0.52m
1:15PM0.56m
00:48AM0.58m
1:57PM0.61m
1:34AM0.63m
2:30PM0.65m
2:16AM0.67m
2:59PM0.67m
2:52AM0.70m
3:26PM0.67m
Low Tide
5:41PM0.20m
5:48AM0.06m
6:24PM0.17m
6:33AM0.02m
7:05PM0.14m
7:16AM-0.02m
7:40PM0.12m
7:51AM-0.04m
8:09PM0.11m
8:21AM-0.04m
8:34PM0.12m
8:47AM-0.02m
8:55PM0.13m
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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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