Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

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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
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. 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 (Thu 9th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 9th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.4
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)988888888141816141313121211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)181140137109858596839658395417329219276235236198184131123
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
E
10
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57AM
1.37
9:10PM
1.29
9:32AM
1.35
10:49PM
1.35
11:03AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:35AM
0.80
2:38PM
0.71
3:27AM
0.86
4:30PM
0.70
5:07AM
0.80
5:43PM
0.58
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37-
Sunset--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:28--5:27--5:27
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------22681543651142
Temp. °C262828262928272728262728262727272728272727
Feels °C (?)283029283129292930282829282929292930303028
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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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