Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 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
28.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 12 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 12th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 12th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 12th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilas over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.3
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
1
S
1
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)887181514141313131212131111111111101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6060435535746247635635033523524432926827321016416174173149
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
5
SE
15
SE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
5
ENE
20
E
15
NE
5
NE
15
E
15
ENE
10
NE
20
E
15
ENE
10
NE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:27AM
1.31
9:50PM
1.25
10:20AM
1.28
11:45PM
1.32
11:57AM
1.39
12:47AM
1.47
12:52PM
1.57
1:29AM
1.64
1:33PM
1.76
2:03AM
1.80
2:09PM
1.94
2:36AM
1.94
2:43PM
2.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:07AM
0.83
3:16PM
0.76
4:22AM
0.88
5:22PM
0.72
6:02AM
0.79
6:32PM
0.59
6:54AM
0.65
7:17PM
0.43
7:33AM
0.50
7:54PM
0.27
8:06AM
0.36
8:27PM
0.13
8:39AM
0.23
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
Sunrise-5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35-
Sunset--5:49--5:47--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:45
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262828262828262828262928262928262928263029
Feels °C (?)283030292929273129283129273129273029273130
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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 12 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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