Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am 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 Thursday (May 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. 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+) 6AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.9m) 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 Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
9
0.7
S
14
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
179
124
273
242
209
285
311
376
330
299
330
370
482
547
547
488
446
432
383
344
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
5
E
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
ESE
10
SE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:45PM1.61m
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
Low Tide
11:26AM0.35m
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
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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5:39
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
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5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
4
6
1
8
12
6
1
1
2
10
5
3
1
2
Temp °C
28
27
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
27
28
28
28
29
28
27
28
29
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1
S
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
249
169
124
153
159
142
285
311
376
330
299
330
370
482
547
547
488
446
432
383
344
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.8
S
8
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
14
Energy kJ
29
82
123
80
68
49
99
87
53
46
25
22
9
10
14
32
28
30
36
69
63
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.4
S
17
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
17
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ESE
14
Energy kJ
68
179
94
273
242
209
15
15
6
4
8
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
250
874
194
194
874
34
194
787
700
700
787
253
35
787
35
35
787
215
201
737
700
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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