Vilas Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.74° S 38.14° W

Vilas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vilas sea temperature is
26.5°C
1.0° 

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


Vilas surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 614 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilas this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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Night
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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
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
E
10
1.1
E
9
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
145
188
207
250
522
579
512
476
467
301
292
223
229
239
196
141
155
163
156
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
10
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:35AM1.57m
1:11PM1.62m
1:14AM1.74m
1:44PM1.77m
1:49AM1.90m
2:16PM1.90m
2:22AM2.04m
2:47PM2.00m
2:56AM2.13m
3:19PM2.06m
3:31AM2.17m
3:51PM2.07m
Low Tide
6:36PM0.66m
7:00AM0.44m
7:14PM0.52m
7:35AM0.30m
7:47PM0.39m
8:08AM0.17m
8:18PM0.27m
8:39AM0.08m
8:49PM0.17m
9:11AM0.02m
9:21PM0.10m
9:43AM0.01m
9:55PM0.07m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
 mm
1
Temp °C
26
24
27
26
24
27
27
24
27
27
24
27
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
Feels °C
27
25
27
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
24
25
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
27
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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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