Surf Forecasts:
Vilas surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with ESE swell.
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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and have a listen. It’s Rusty here.
Honestly, looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, I gotta say, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run for Vilas. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off. We’ve got a solid run of days with nothing really worth paddling out for. The good news is that this spot is usually pretty consistent, so this kind of blank run is a bit of an anomaly. Forecasts can change, and a few days of onshore junk can flip.
The first thing worth noting is the water temp. It’s about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises when you first get in.
We start off with a real dud on Sunday, the 19th of July. Onshore wind from the SE at 15 mph is just ruining the 7 ft swell. It’s just a messy, choppy ocean. The combined energy is still moderate (624), but it’s all wind-slop. The best you can say is it might be interesting for kite surfing, but for a paddle surfer? Hard pass.
We have a gap of almost four days of poor surf conditions before we get the one and only glimpse of hope. Hit Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. The wind goes glassy, a light 3 mph from the ENE, and the combined energy makes a slight jump to moderate (448). The swell is 6 ft from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. This is your true standout. It’s not a massive swell, but glassy conditions at a wave that is very consistent create the best chance you’ll get all fortnight. The wave will be clean, but it’s still a bit of a wind-swell, so don’t expect any long walls. You’ll have to battle the onshore wind the rest of the day, but that morning window is the one to chase.
After that, the rest of the outlook is grim. The swell drops off, the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave energy gets weaker and weaker. From Wednesday the 23rd of July all the way through to the end of the period on Monday the 3rd of August, it’s a constant stream of poor surf conditions. The combined energy drops into the low triple digits (100-200 range), and the swell period stays short, under 8 seconds. The wind is mostly from the east or southeast, keeping it choppy and messy. There’s no point getting your hopes up. The only thing that might change is the wind or a new swell, but right now, the outlook is a flat, blown-out wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 363 | 619 | 402 | 367 | 574 | 336 | 440 | 334 | 528 | 588 | 445 | 389 | 346 | 286 | 235 | 207 | 176 | 167 | 149 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:53AM1.88m | 7:25PM1.68m | 7:40AM1.73m | 8:11PM1.57m | 8:34AM1.57m | 9:05PM1.48m | 9:40AM1.45m | 10:11PM1.42m | 11:00AM1.40m | 11:25PM1.41m | 12:17PM1.42m | 00:31AM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.41m | 1:16PM0.35m | 1:28AM0.50m | 2:03PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.59m | 2:58PM0.63m | 3:29AM0.66m | 4:06PM0.71m | 4:47AM0.67m | 5:23PM0.73m | 6:01AM0.61m | 6:30PM0.68m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 16 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 363 | 5 | 402 | 367 | 269 | 336 | 440 | 334 | 528 | 460 | 445 | 389 | 346 | 286 | 235 | 207 | 176 | 167 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | S 16 | SSE 8 | E 8 | S 16 | S 15 | E 8 | S 13 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 172 | — | 5 | 217 | 185 | 5 | 4 | 196 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 268 | 619 | 393 | — | 574 | 289 | 228 | 264 | — | 588 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 95 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 787 | 787 | 861 | 787 | 193 | 787 | 193 | 193 | 787 | 193 | 0 | 808 | 737 | 35 | 1205 | 35 | 35 | 874 | 232 |
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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).
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