Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming in over the next couple of weeks at Praia da Vila, this exposed sandbar setup that loves a southerly push. Water’s sitting at 66°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing wild there.

We kick off Saturday the 5th with some hope but it fades fast. Early morning, the swell is a clean 3ft from the south, period at 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (343), and the place will look tempting. But by Saturday afternoon that decent glass is gone, replaced by a cross-onshore wind and choppy junk. Not worth hanging around for.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off – onshore winds crank up to 19 mph, swell jumps to 8ft, and the energy hits a very strong 1244. It’s big and messy. Not surfable.

Monday the 7th: morning still has some onshore wind and a lumpy 6ft – low energy (518). But Monday afternoon is a turnaround. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the east, the swell drops to 5ft from the SSE with 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (453). Clean lines should roll in. It’s a window worth chasing.

Tuesday the 8th is the standout of the first week. Morning glassy conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze, swell at 6ft from the ENE but with a short period of 7 seconds – energy is strong (801). It won’t be the most powerful, but the wind will make it clean and fun. Afternoon gets even better: offshore wind from the NE at 16 mph, swell 6ft, period 8 seconds, energy moderate (505). This is your best bet for the early run – consistent, clean, and intermediate-friendly. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Wednesday the 9th morning is glassy again, 6ft from the ENE, moderate 745 energy, but the period is still short. It’ll be good, but not as good as Tuesday.

We then hit a dry spell. Thursday the 10th is tiny with a 2ft groundswell (16-second period, very long) – too drawn out for a sandbar, though the glassy morning looks pretty. Afternoon offers a 3ft southerly with gentle offshore wind – surfable but small. Friday the 11th is similar: 2ft in the morning, 4ft later with a clean offshore, but nothing exciting. Saturday the 12th has a 5ft glassy morning, but the energy is weak (231) and the period short. It’s just ordinary.

Now, a huge event looms for Sunday the 13th – but it’s not for paddling. The morning swell is a massive 18ft from the SSE, period 12 seconds, and the combined energy is an extreme 15117. That’s a full-on swell, but the wind is onshore and the break can’t handle it. This is kite-surfing territory only. Avoid.

Monday the 14th still has some size – 8ft in the morning with onshore wind, but Monday afternoon is the real second-week highlight. The wind goes offshore from the ENE, the swell settles to 7ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, and the energy is strong (1437). This is excellent for experienced surfers – powerful, clean, and lined up. If you’ve got the skills, this is your session.

Tuesday the 15th morning is still good: 6ft from the ESE, 11-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, moderate 842 energy. Afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so get out by lunch. Wednesday the 16th is onshore again, not worth it.

From Thursday the 17th through Saturday the 20th, we see a slow taper. The standout of that tail end is Sunday the 20th: morning is glassy, no wind, 8ft from the ENE with an 8-second period and strong 822 energy. It’s clean and solid – a great way to finish the outlook. Afternoon holds up with 8ft and a light cross-offshore wind, energy up to 926. That’s a good, fun wave for intermediates.

So, to boil it down: your best call is Tuesday the 8th for the first week – clean, consistent, and lively. For the second week, aim for Monday the 14th afternoon if you’re experienced, or Sunday the 20th for a more forgiving session. Everything else is a gamble.

Rusty.

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