Praia da Vila Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but the real action kicks off on Sunday the 5th at Praia da Vila. The early part of the week is a write-off, with some messy, onshore wind and funky conditions on Saturday the 4th – not worth paddling out for. The swell is a bit of a mess, with a combined energy of 1550, but it’s getting shredded by the wind. Best to sit that one out.

Now, Sunday the 5th – that’s the one to circle. The morning brings a clean 7 ft S/SSE swell, a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. Absolutely pristine. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit is fine. The combined energy is a solid 1010, giving you some proper grunt. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell is a bit much for groms, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be firing. The afternoon holds up nicely too with a 6 ft swell and a gentle offshore breeze from the NE.

Monday the 6th sees the swell dropping to 4 ft, but the wind is clean. Not a barnstormer, but a fun little option for a log or a fish. The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag, with some small clean waves but nothing that’ll get the heart racing. The spot is very consistent, so it’s not like it’s ever flat, but the quality drops off.

Looking further ahead, the second week has a few promising windows. Saturday the 11th afternoon looks tidy with a 4 ft ESE groundswell and a 13-second period, combined energy of 606, and clean cross-off winds. The 14th of July has a morning showing of 6 ft S swell with clean offshore winds, and the 15th of July is glassy all day with a solid 5 ft S swell. That’s a nice run of clean conditions. The long period on the 11th (13 seconds) will give those waves some real shape, but it might be a bit lined up for a beach break – still, it’s Praia da Vila, so it’ll find its banks.

The last few days of the forecast get a bit wild. A big 10 ft swell on the 17th of July with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 3555 – that’s serious power. But the wind is onshore, making it a mess. That’s strictly for the tow crew or the kamikazes, and the crowds are likely to be a factor. The energy is massive, but the quality is poor. If you’re a kiter, that setup might be your jam.

Overall, the best surf is hands down the Sunday the 5th morning session. Get on it.

Rusty.

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