Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 04 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
28.3° 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 (May 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. 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 7th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
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
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
362
362
286
213
180
273
242
209
310
385
394
338
293
333
326
505
436
383
383
337
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
E
10
SE
10
E
5
E
15
SE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:06PM1.71m
5:11AM1.71m
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
Low Tide
10:50AM0.26m
11:03PM0.46m
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
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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5:39
5:39
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
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5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
1
2
10
1
14
4
2
15
7
1
4
3
1
2
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
28
26
27
27
26
25
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
27
26
27
27
27
27
28
27
29
29
28
26
28
29
30
29
28
30
29
29
31
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1
S
8
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
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
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
220
362
266
286
213
133
186
201
207
310
385
394
338
293
333
326
505
436
383
383
337
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.6
S
5
0.4
S
10
0.7
S
14
0.4
S
17
0.8
S
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
8
9
16
29
179
94
76
63
47
142
87
54
46
25
22
64
14
14
29
27
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
15
0.6
S
8
0.1
SE
13
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
3
16
9
69
46
7
273
242
209
9
9
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
5
1.5
ESE
9
0.5
S
5
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
29
362
11
180
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
194
874
193
194
874
834
194
874
202
787
787
737
700
737
232
35
737
232
35
787
232
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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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