Vilas Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.74° S 38.14° W

Vilas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vilas sea temperature is
26.6°C
1.2° 

Vilas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vilas surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with 619 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilas this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
8
1.1
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.7
SE
10
1.4
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
1
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
343
319
238
108
162
220
218
273
220
220
345
164
136
106
107
132
212
256
244
232
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
10
E
15
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:25PM1.58m
6:59AM1.47m
7:09PM1.44m
8:02AM1.32m
8:19PM1.32m
9:44AM1.25m
10:08PM1.30m
11:31AM1.32m
11:40PM1.41m
12:31PM1.46m
00:35AM1.57m
1:11PM1.62m
1:14AM1.74m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.55m
00:38AM0.51m
12:55PM0.70m
1:33AM0.65m
2:02PM0.84m
3:14AM0.74m
4:12PM0.88m
5:09AM0.70m
5:45PM0.79m
6:16AM0.58m
6:36PM0.66m
7:00AM0.44m
7:14PM0.52m
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5:26
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5:28
5:28
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 mm
2
5
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Temp °C
26
26
25
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26
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27
24
Feels °C
26
25
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25
25
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25
26
26
26
26
25
25
27
27
26
25
27
27
25
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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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