Quality
Wave quality > World class
Frequency > Very consistent (150 day/year)
Experience Required > Experienced surfers
Wave
Type > Beach break
Direction > Right and left
Power > Hollow, powerful, fast
Bottom > Sand
Swell and Wind
Minimum Swell Size > 0.5m | 1ft
Maximum Swell Size > 4 m | 12 ft
Swell Direction > E, SE
Wind Direction > NE
More Details
Crowd during the Week > Few people
Crowd on the Week-end > Crowded
Hazards >Locals
Infrastructure
Accommodation > Hotel, local houses, camping and cottages
Commerce > Grocer’s shop, snack bars, mall, supermarket and many restaurants
Nightlife >Weekends
Health assistance > Hospital and medical centers available
Editor’s Comments
Vila is one of the best waves in Brazil, it’s a strong right hander that offers long walls after take off and ends with a sick and long barrel. Although the right hander is “The wave”, you can surf the left hander as well, the left is usually longer than the right and offers infinite opportunities for manoeuvres. On the small days the left hander works better. Get there early, before the crowds.