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Praia da Vila

    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.