Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

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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
28.0° 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 Monday (May 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 6AM. 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 (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
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)
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
ESE
7
0.6
S
14
1.1
E
8
0.6
S
13
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
1.4
ESE
7
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
1
ESE
8
0.7
S
12
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
285
326
215
171
134
135
131
134
112
197
270
376
329
225
168
123
144
118
94
75
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
10
E
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:08AM1.65m
10:09PM1.54m
10:20AM1.64m
11:12PM1.57m
11:25AM1.67m
00:05AM1.63m
12:20PM1.70m
00:48AM1.69m
1:06PM1.73m
1:27AM1.73m
1:48PM1.76m
2:02AM1.77m
2:26PM1.78m
2:37AM1.79m
Low Tide
3:53PM0.46m
4:18AM0.66m
4:59PM0.47m
5:22AM0.61m
5:54PM0.45m
6:15AM0.53m
6:41PM0.43m
7:00AM0.44m
7:21PM0.40m
7:40AM0.36m
7:58PM0.38m
8:16AM0.30m
8:33PM0.37m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
2
2
4
2
2
3
Temp °C
27
26
26
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
27
25
26
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
28
26
26
28
27
26
28
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
14
0.9
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
200
102
326
215
171
134
135
131
134
112
136
191
170
163
186
147
123
77
118
94
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
8
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
16
1.3
E
7
0.9
S
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
19
134
174
166
90
84
69
81
43
29
28
270
376
329
225
168
112
106
104
73
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.7
S
12
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
Energy kJ
3
5
155
150
132
125
121
72
65
37
33
24
11
144
25
12
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
0.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
216
285
214
197
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
808
868
778
700
787
193
49
787
203
262
874
194
194
787
700
700
1396
438
193
1184
194
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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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