
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what we’ve got on the cards for Praia da Vila. This is a sandbar setup that’s very consistent, so we shouldn’t be waiting long for a wave.
The first little run of surf kicks off on Tuesday the 21st of July. It’s not huge, around 5ft of swell from the ENE with a short 8-second period, but the energy is moderate (301). The kicker here is the cross-offshore wind from the ESE at just 3 mph, keeping things clean. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year, so pretty average – you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but a spring suit might feel good.
Wednesday the 22nd of July morning is a real treat. The swell drops slightly to 4ft, still from the ENE, but the wind goes completely glassy. Zero wind. That’s the kind of morning you wake up early for. The energy is moderate (253), and the surf will be clean and smooth. The afternoon fades to a tiny 2ft, so don’t expect much then.
Thursday the 23rd of July sees a shift. The swell builds to 5ft in the morning from the S, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy jumps up to 422, but it’s going to be choppy. By the afternoon, the swell hits 8ft from the S, and the energy is strong (1118), but with the same cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy affair. This setup is more for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.
Friday the 24th of July is the standout of this first week. The morning is glassy again, with a nice 6ft swell from the SE at a 9-second period. The energy is solid (749). The wind is dead calm. Afternoon keeps the same swell size, and the wind swings offshore from the ENE at 3 mph. That’s clean, powerful, and well-shaped surf. This is the one to circle.
The weekend gets messy. Saturday the 25th of July has onshore winds, and by Sunday the 26th, the swell drops to 3ft with a long 12-second period, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. The energy is still moderate (552), but the surface will be bumpy. Monday the 27th of July cleans up with offshore winds, but the swell is smaller at 4ft.
Looking into the second week, things get more interesting again. Thursday the 30th of July afternoon brings a glassy 6ft swell from the S, with very strong energy (544). That’s a promising but less certain call this far out.
Then, the real long-range promise kicks in around Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SE swell and a 11-second period, giving you clean, lined-up waves. The energy is decent (550). Tuesday the 4th of August looks even better: 4ft from the SE with a very long 13-second period, and offshore winds. The energy is strong (910). That’s a proper groundswell, and at this sandbar, it should offer some great shape. Just be aware that with the long period, the sets will be less frequent, but the wait will be worth it.
The period from the 28th of July through the 1st of August has a few days of small, ordinary surf, so don't expect much action there.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Friday the 24th of July, with the glassy morning and clean offshore afternoon. The long-range treasure is Tuesday the 4th of August, with that big-period SE groundswell and offshore winds. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
257 | 232 | 217 | 31 | 245 | 258 | 904 | 866 | 653 | 626 | 457 | 450 | 362 | 365 | 285 | 351 | 264 | 242 | 203 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:14PM0.48m | 7:47AM0.48m | 7:51PM0.45m | 8:55AM0.44m | 8:47PM0.41m | 11:17AM0.44m | 10:37PM0.42m | 11:59AM0.47m | 11:32PM0.46m | 12:43PM0.51m | 00:17AM0.50m | 1:42PM0.55m | 1:08AM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:28AM0.25m | 3:27PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.21m | 4:30PM0.27m | 4:35AM0.15m | 5:13PM0.24m | 5:18AM0.11m | 6:00PM0.22m | 6:06AM0.07m | 6:52PM0.19m | 6:59AM0.04m | 7:34PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 9 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 6 |
257 | 232 | 217 | 31 | 245 | 164 | 904 | 866 | 653 | 626 | 457 | 450 | 362 | 242 | 256 | 351 | 264 | 242 | 203 | 92 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 |
44 | 55 | 33 | 3 | 29 | — | 101 | 82 | 78 | 75 | 89 | 67 | 47 | 355 | 285 | 169 | 116 | 109 | 102 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 13 | S 10 | SSE 9 | — | ENE 8 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | S 11 |
— | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | — | 113 | — | 18 | 16 | 41 | 128 | 150 | 126 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | — | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 8 | SSW 2 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | — | — | N 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
— | — | — | 322 | 1 | 258 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 365 | — | — | 1 | 29 | 87 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
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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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