
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Vila surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,401 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Vila over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab a coffee. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Praia da Vila over the next couple of weeks.
First up, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a pulse of swell arriving on Friday, but it’s pretty weak and the wind is a mess – onshore and messy. The combined energy is only 171, which is flimsy. Honestly, you’re better off waiting.
Saturday morning, 5 September, is where the window cracks open. We’ve got a little 3ft swell from the ENE, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare treat for a sandbar. The energy climbs to 305, so it’s got a bit of push, but it’s short period (8 seconds), so it’ll be a bit crumbly and soft. Still, clean waves on a Saturday morning? I’m not complaining. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is basically average for this time of year – no dramas there.
Sunday and Monday get bigger but the wind swings onshore again, strong and lumpy. By Monday afternoon the wind goes clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is still a decent 5ft from the south with 10-second period – that’s a much better shape. The energy is 416. That’s a solid afternoon session if you can duck out of work.
Tuesday, 8 September looks tidy too – morning light cross-off, 4ft from the south, 10 seconds. Clean. Afternoon goes proper offshore from the NE with a moderate breeze, same size. That’s a good, consistent day.
Now, Wednesday morning, 9 September – this is the one to circle. Glassy, 6ft from the ENE, period only 8 seconds, but the energy reads 536 and it’s a sandbar, so it’ll be fun, punchy little wedges. The forecast says “very good surf conditions.” That’s the standout of the first week, hands down.
We get a run of good-looking mornings through Thursday and Friday with light winds and solid 3ft to 4ft surf. Nothing huge, but clean and consistent.
The second week gets a bit more interesting, but also messier. Saturday, 12 September, is small and glassy but really ordinary – just 3ft and low energy. Sunday, 13 September, things blow up: 8ft from the south, but onshore winds at 16 mph. That’s a washing machine. Combined energy spikes to 1150, but it’s blown out. Only for the hardcore, and even then, it’s rough.
Wednesday morning, 16 September is a beauty – glassy, 5ft from the SSE, period 12 seconds. That’s groundswell, and on a sandbar it might run a bit straight, but the energy is 983 and it’s clean. That’s a proper session if you can sit out the onshore junk around it.
Then, Friday, 18 September – look out. The swell drops to 4ft, but it’s a long-period 15-second groundswell from the south, with offshore winds at 12 mph from the NE. Energy is 789. That’s a classy, lined-up day. The period is very long, so the sets will be well-spaced and powerful – better for those who like to pick off one good one rather than scramble for everything. This is the long-range standout: promising, but keep an eye on it.
Crowds at Praia da Vila can be an issue – it’s a popular sandbar and the file says “sometimes.” With the good conditions on those glassy mornings, expect company.
All in all, the best windows are Wednesday 9 September morning, and Friday 18 September. The middle of week two is mostly onshore junk, but that Friday looks worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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106 | 71 | 128 | 134 | 189 | 298 | 665 | 1401 | 921 | 529 | 405 | 502 | 273 | 185 | 310 | 422 | 228 | 264 | 201 | 187 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:17PM0.43m | 7:27PM0.37m | 12:47PM0.49m | 8:40PM0.35m | 1:23PM0.54m | 11:15PM0.41m | 1:51PM0.57m | 11:51PM0.48m | 2:05PM0.60m | 00:29AM0.55m | 2:15PM0.61m | 1:13AM0.61m | 2:30PM0.62m | 1:59AM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:17AM0.38m | 4:12PM0.30m | 3:47AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.26m | 4:40AM0.10m | 5:35PM0.23m | 5:24AM0.03m | 6:13PM0.20m | 6:09AM-0.02m | 6:53PM0.17m | 6:56AM-0.05m | 7:27PM0.15m | 7:37AM-0.06m | 7:56PM0.12m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
106 | 71 | 128 | 134 | 189 | 68 | 32 | 13 | 686 | 529 | 405 | 502 | 273 | 185 | 310 | 422 | 228 | 264 | 201 | 187 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 9 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | SSE 9 | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
22 | 63 | 41 | 134 | 99 | 16 | 14 | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 110 | 85 | — | 143 | 65 | 114 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 9 | — | — | S 12 | E 14 | ESE 14 |
39 | 1 | 63 | 37 | 40 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 29 | — | — | 72 | 4 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | SSW 2 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | NE 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | SW 3 | — | — |
26 | 33 | — | — | 1 | 298 | 665 | 1401 | 921 | — | — | 21 | 47 | 146 | — | 571 | 418 | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1478 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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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