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Vilas Surf Forecast
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Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.0° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 16th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 16th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 6 | S 12 | S 15 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | |
213 | 166 | 166 | 138 | 127 | 121 | 75 | 74 | 106 | 105 | 114 | 134 | 124 | 109 | 86 | 72 | 72 | 108 | 111 | 88 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 12:53PM1.90m | 1:23AM1.90m | 1:40PM2.01m | 2:05AM1.99m | 2:27PM2.09m | 2:47AM2.04m | 3:15PM2.10m | 3:31AM2.04m | 4:03PM2.07m | 4:15AM2.01m | 4:53PM1.98m | 5:03AM1.95m | 5:46PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.20m | 7:31AM0.24m | 7:57PM0.13m | 8:15AM0.11m | 8:40PM0.10m | 8:59AM0.02m | 9:24PM0.11m | 9:45AM-0.02m | 10:09PM0.18m | 10:33AM-0.00m | 10:56PM0.28m | 11:24AM0.07m | 11:47PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
— | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
 kJ | 213 | 166 | 166 | 131 | 127 | 119 | 63 | 61 | 88 | 105 | 114 | 134 | 124 | 109 | 86 | 72 | 72 | 108 | 111 | 88 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | ESE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 100 | 157 | 146 | 138 | 118 | 121 | 75 | 35 | 106 | 93 | 55 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | S 7 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | S 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 5 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 15 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 78 | 102 | 99 | 120 | 14 | 87 | 68 | 74 | 44 | 27 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 787 | 700 | 193 | 861 | 583 | 193 | 787 | 34 | 0 | 787 | 215 | 35 | 787 | 35 | 34 | 787 | 232 | 700 | 922 | 193 |
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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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