Vilas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – North Bahia)
| Name: | Vilas |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Vilas in North Bahia is an exposed beach break that has very consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the west northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around high tide. It's sometimes crowded here.
Overall Vilas Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Vilas surf quality by season and Vilas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Vilas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Vilas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Busca Vida | 9 mi |
| Second closest break | Ipitanga | 17 mi |
| Third closest break | Aleluia | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Plator | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Corrente | 21 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Vilas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1493 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1938 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2130 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2250 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2655 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Vilas: |
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| Closest tide station | Aratu, Brazil | 24 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Salvador, Brazil | 30 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Morro de São Paulo, Brazil | 67 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Camamu, Brazil | 98 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Aracaju, Brazil | 145 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Vilas: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2022 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2426 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2436 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2439 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2452 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Vilas: |
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| Closest city location | Camacari (Brazil) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Areia Branca (Brazil) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lauro de Freitas (Brazil) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Mata de Sao Joao (Brazil) | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Simoes Filho (Brazil) | 18 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Vilas is Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes (Salvador) Airport (SSA) in Brazil, which is 28 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Vilas is Santa Maria (Aracaju) Airport (AJU), also in Brazil, 227 km (141 miles) away.
