Surf Forecasts:
Vila Praia de Ancora surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 936 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila Praia de Ancora this week:
The surf forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Praia de Ancora in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for you in feet and miles per hour. Vila Praia de Ancora is a river mouth, consistent and beginner-friendly, but the early part of the run is a washout. Tuesday 25th through Thursday 27th August – onshore wind, rain, total junk. First sign of life is Friday 28th morning: 6.6ft WNW swell, 10‑second period, cross‑shore wind. Combined energy is moderate (870), but it’s only marginal – borderline rideable.
Water temp is 63.7°, about 2.7° colder than average – you’ll want a good suit.
Saturday 29th morning goes glassy with a tiny 3.6ft NW swell, 8‑second period. Clean but small – a paddle‑around. Then a string of so‑so days through Sunday 30th and Monday 31st, with small NW swell and light cross‑onshore breezes. Nothing to write home about.
The first real nod comes Thursday 3rd September morning – 4.9ft WNW swell, 10 seconds, cross‑off wind from the NNW at 9 mph, clean. Moderate energy (469) but a proper, surfable wave for experienced folks.
Now the standout: Tuesday 8th September morning delivers 5.6ft NW swell, 10‑second period, light cross‑off north wind – glassy clean. Combined energy is strong at 1191. This is
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 37 | 75 | 259 | 269 | 106 | 90 | 218 | 916 | 798 | 418 | 187 | 151 | 192 | 469 | 350 | 264 | 262 | 481 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:47AM2.49m | 2:59PM2.80m | 3:19AM2.65m | 3:32PM2.96m | 3:51AM2.78m | 4:03PM3.07m | 4:22AM2.87m | 4:35PM3.13m | 4:54AM2.92m | 5:07PM3.12m | 5:27AM2.92m | 5:41PM3.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.58m | 8:45AM0.56m | 9:14PM0.40m | 9:18AM0.39m | 9:45PM0.24m | 9:49AM0.26m | 10:15PM0.14m | 10:21AM0.18m | 10:46PM0.08m | 10:54AM0.15m | 11:18PM0.09m | 11:28AM0.18m | 11:52PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | 13 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 52 | 37 | 21 | 17 | 269 | 106 | 61 | 115 | 916 | 798 | 418 | 187 | 151 | 192 | 469 | 350 | 264 | 262 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NW 6 | SW 12 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 24 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 73 | 90 | 218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 6 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 15 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 32 | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 75 | 259 | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 481 | 636 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 4 | 166 | 97 | 4 | 90 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 | 19 | 137 | 33 |
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The above surf forecast table for Vila Praia de Ancora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vila Praia de Ancora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vila Praia de Ancora 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 (Vila Praia de Ancora) 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).
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