
Surf Forecasts:
Dunas de Ule surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunas de Ule this week:
The surf forecast for Dunas de Ule over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunas de Ule in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunas de Ule over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 16 | 50 | 95 | 83 | 50 | 49 | 73 | 95 | 48 | 46 | 53 | 45 | 41 | 44 | 40 | 39 | 76 | 68 | 69 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:37PM1.04m | 7:07AM0.99m | 6:42PM0.96m | 9:03AM0.96m | 8:46PM0.94m | 10:43AM1.03m | 10:28PM1.02m | 11:36AM1.13m | 11:26PM1.14m | 12:14PM1.24m | 00:09AM1.27m | 12:47PM1.33m | 00:47AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM0.62m | 00:17AM0.43m | 12:54PM0.70m | 1:48AM0.51m | 3:08PM0.73m | 3:45AM0.50m | 4:46PM0.66m | 5:01AM0.42m | 5:37PM0.56m | 5:50AM0.31m | 6:15PM0.45m | 6:30AM0.21m | 6:49PM0.34m | ||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 1 | 18 | 1 | — | 23 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 |
17 | 16 | 78 | 57 | 53 | 54 | 61 | 73 | 95 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 36 | 26 | 22 | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
3 | 7 | 50 | 95 | 83 | 50 | 49 | 40 | 26 | 48 | 27 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 44 | 40 | 39 | 76 | 68 | 69 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | SE 17 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | E 6 | — |
2 | 7 | 6 | — | 11 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 33 | 46 | 44 | 45 | 41 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 26 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | E 6 |
38 | 120 | 157 | 159 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 53 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 188 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 38 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 509 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 299 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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Information about the Dunas de Ule Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunas de Ule provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunas de Ule can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunas de Ule 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 (Dunas de Ule) 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 Dunas de Ule 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.
Dunas de Ule is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Vila Velha. If you plan a holiday in Espírito Santo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vila Velha. Vila Velha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










