Villa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty grim for the entire 16-day window. We’ve got a persistent cross-onshore wind from the south that’s going to mess up just about everything. The water’s a balmy 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, feels like a bath.

The first real pulse of any note comes in on Monday the 7th of September. We’re looking at a small, long-period groundswell from the SW, around 3 ft, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (670). That long period means the waves will have some shape, but with the wind coming from the S at 6 mph, it’s cross-on and choppy. It’s a marginal call, best for the more advanced crew on a high-performance board. The vibe is more “check it if you’re desperate” than a go-out.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell tick up a bit to 4 ft, but the wind picks up to 9 mph from the S, making it even choppier. The energy is moderate (867), but it’s a mess. The quality is poor.

Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th is more of the same – persistent cross-onshore winds, lumpy surf, and scores that are just not worth paddling out for. The swell direction stays SW, but the energy drops off a cliff, falling from 891 down to 440. The conditions are poor, with the wind turning it into a washing machine.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a write-off. The wind is onshore, the swell is small and confused, and the period drops to a short 7–8 seconds. The wave energy is weak (around 400). There’s nothing to recommend here for a surfer.

We get a tiny glimmer on Monday the 14th of September. The morning sees a light WSW wind, becoming onshore, and a very long-period groundswell of 2 ft at 18 seconds. The energy is moderate (611). That long period gives it some potential for a clean shape, but the small size and onshore wind mean it’s strictly for the patient and the skilled. It’s a marginal session, not a standout.

From Tuesday the 15th right through to the end of the forecast on September 22nd, it’s a bleak run. The swell drops off, the wind stays cross-on, and the combined energy fades from 612 down to a weak 183. The conditions are consistently listed as poor. There are no standouts, no cracking windows. The closest thing to a possible session is the 14th, but even that’s a long shot.

This is a lean period for Villa. The consistent onshore wind and poor swell quality mean the surf is going to be pretty ordinary. Don’t get your hopes up too much, but forecasts can change. For now, the beach setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Rusty.

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