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Villa Reef surfForecast / Praslin / Seychelles
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 18 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Villa Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Villa Reef sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Villa Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Villa Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Villa Reef in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 24th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villa Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | |
169 | 163 | 180 | 198 | 321 | 289 | 193 | 173 | 246 | 209 | 319 | 251 | 293 | 141 | 102 | 95 | 119 | 613 | 620 | 545 | 496 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:38PM1.53m | 6:11AM0.71m | 6:24PM1.47m | 7:01AM0.70m | 7:12PM1.36m | 7:59AM0.70m | 8:03PM1.23m | 9:09AM0.72m | 8:59PM1.08m | 10:33AM0.78m | 10:04PM0.94m | 11:57AM0.88m | 11:21PM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.05m | 00:40AM-0.03m | 11:31AM0.08m | 1:28AM0.02m | 12:20PM0.15m | 2:20AM0.08m | 1:15PM0.25m | 3:14AM0.14m | 2:25PM0.37m | 4:11AM0.19m | 4:01PM0.47m | 5:09AM0.22m | 5:52PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 14 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 7 | S 14 |
 kJ | 169 | 163 | 180 | 198 | 321 | 289 | 193 | 173 | 151 | 115 | 200 | 251 | 110 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 613 | 620 | 183 | 496 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SSE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 10 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 15 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 99 | 127 | 120 | 154 | 226 | 196 | 183 | 138 | 246 | 209 | 92 | 173 | 155 | 103 | 102 | 95 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 545 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | W 6 | S 12 | SSW 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | SE 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 98 | 85 | 79 | 71 | 65 | 88 | 58 | 103 | 45 | 67 | 86 | 18 | 141 | 34 | 80 | 119 | 36 | 68 | 52 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 8 | — | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 319 | — | 293 | 45 | 72 | 77 | 69 | 83 | 236 | 65 | 61 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 38 | 52 | 314 | 17 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 38 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 52 | 1764 | 1823 | 52 | 1764 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
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Information about the Villa Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Villa Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Villa Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Villa Reef 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 (Villa Reef) 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 Villa Reef 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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