
Surf Forecasts:
Dunas de Ule surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Jul 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunas de Ule over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 255 | 180 | 99 | 128 | 154 | 202 | 229 | 161 | 1903 | 699 | 696 | 701 | 673 | 734 | 878 | 710 | 546 | 419 | 310 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:02AM1.22m | 1:57PM1.41m | 1:50AM1.30m | 2:46PM1.46m | 2:35AM1.38m | 3:31PM1.48m | 3:17AM1.44m | 4:13PM1.45m | 3:58AM1.48m | 4:52PM1.40m | 4:40AM1.48m | 5:30PM1.33m | 5:21AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29AM0.12m | 8:11PM0.36m | 8:20AM0.01m | 8:55PM0.34m | 9:08AM-0.06m | 9:36PM0.33m | 9:53AM-0.07m | 10:14PM0.34m | 10:36AM-0.04m | 10:50PM0.36m | 11:18AM0.04m | 11:27PM0.39m | 11:59AM0.15m | ||||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
309 | 255 | 180 | 40 | 60 | 154 | 178 | 115 | 110 | 645 | 699 | 696 | 701 | 673 | 734 | 878 | 710 | 546 | 419 | 310 | 320 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 16 | S 22 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 6 | — | — | NE 8 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 6 | S 18 | S 16 |
5 | 5 | 9 | 99 | 18 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 120 | 103 | — | — | 3 | 95 | 199 | 1 | 5 | — | 17 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 16 | S 12 | S 20 | SSE 14 | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | — | — | — | S 11 | — |
4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 12 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
8 | 31 | 39 | 8 | 128 | 124 | 202 | 229 | 161 | 1903 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 561 | 509 | 586 | 561 | 192 | 301 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
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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.











