
Surf Forecasts:
Dunas de Ule surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, E swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with E 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunas de Ule over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 |
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66 | 98 | 120 | 127 | 227 | 227 | 2 | 29 | 70 | 104 | 111 | 86 | 83 | 254 | 188 | 133 | 127 | 99 | 56 | 64 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:39AM1.03m | 11:21PM1.00m | 12:24PM1.14m | 00:11AM1.13m | 12:57PM1.25m | 00:48AM1.27m | 1:27PM1.35m | 1:21AM1.39m | 1:56PM1.43m | 1:53AM1.49m | 2:24PM1.48m | 2:25AM1.56m | 2:52PM1.49m | 2:59AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.64m | 5:53AM0.41m | 6:28PM0.54m | 6:35AM0.29m | 6:59PM0.44m | 7:10AM0.18m | 7:27PM0.34m | 7:42AM0.09m | 7:56PM0.26m | 8:14AM0.02m | 8:25PM0.18m | 8:46AM0.00m | 8:55PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | S 12 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 12 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
66 | 10 | 120 | 127 | 24 | 227 | 196 | 29 | 167 | 112 | 111 | 78 | 74 | 254 | 89 | 73 | 127 | 99 | 65 | 64 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | S 11 | S 10 | E 15 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 |
8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 70 | 104 | 99 | 86 | 83 | 152 | 188 | 133 | 21 | 99 | 56 | 54 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | E 14 | SE 13 | — | SE 14 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 13 | 51 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | NNE 4 | — | E 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — |
— | 98 | 18 | — | 227 | 64 | 64 | 258 | 162 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 377 | 92 | 116 | 114 | — | 2 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 78 | 84 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 12 |
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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.










