Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -03
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Vilas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vilas sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilas this week:

The surf forecast for Vilas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 9th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
273
242
209
319
335
336
338
338
280
338
510
534
530
488
516
446
391
391
352
300
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
ESE
5
ESE
5
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:51AM1.62m
6:29PM1.51m
6:38AM1.55m
7:24PM1.44m
7:37AM1.49m
8:33PM1.40m
8:48AM1.48m
9:48PM1.44m
10:02AM1.54m
10:56PM1.53m
11:07AM1.64m
11:51PM1.66m
12:02PM1.77m
Low Tide
11:39PM0.55m
12:08PM0.45m
00:22AM0.65m
1:01PM0.55m
1:19AM0.73m
2:10PM0.62m
2:37AM0.78m
3:30PM0.62m
3:59AM0.75m
4:41PM0.55m
5:06AM0.66m
5:39PM0.44m
6:00AM0.53m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
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5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
4
13
11
4
3
2
4
5
5
7
3
2
1
2
3
Temp °C
26
28
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
29
28
29
29
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
30
29
28
29
29
28
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
124
155
163
142
319
335
336
338
338
280
338
510
534
530
488
516
446
391
391
352
300
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SE
12
Energy kJ
123
82
70
54
142
87
53
46
44
22
9
15
31
33
62
54
64
57
54
50
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
17
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
94
273
242
209
15
8
8
18
27
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
194
834
787
194
194
787
737
700
808
737
787
787
193
193
787
193
28
737
407
194
849
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Vilas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vilas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vilas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vilas 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 (Vilas) 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 Vilas 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bahia - Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near Vilas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bahia - Norte, consider staying in Camacari which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Bahia - Norte where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Areia Branca which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lauro de Freitas, Mata de Sao Joao and Simoes Filho.

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