
Surf Forecasts:
Vilas surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
98 | 94 | 94 | 126 | 92 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 95 | 100 | 21 | 44 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.93m | 4:35AM1.90m | 4:44PM1.84m | 5:10AM1.77m | 5:16PM1.72m | 5:48AM1.62m | 5:53PM1.60m | 6:32AM1.47m | 6:39PM1.47m | 7:31AM1.35m | 7:44PM1.38m | 8:57AM1.29m | 9:17PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.19m | 10:22PM0.15m | 10:38AM0.30m | 10:54PM0.23m | 11:09AM0.42m | 11:29PM0.34m | 11:42AM0.56m | 00:09AM0.48m | 12:23PM0.69m | 1:03AM0.61m | 1:25PM0.81m | 2:30AM0.71m | 3:13PM0.86m | ||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | S 12 | S 11 | E 6 | S 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 12 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
24 | 25 | 25 | 111 | 7 | 3 | 110 | 24 | 21 | 100 | 21 | 44 | 186 | 14 | 11 | 302 | 10 | 11 | 245 | 23 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 15 |
28 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 10 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 10 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | E 13 | S 18 | S 12 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | S 16 | — | — |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
98 | 94 | 94 | 126 | 92 | 110 | — | 110 | 95 | 160 | 127 | 165 | 290 | 227 | 285 | 503 | 305 | 254 | 417 | 215 | 191 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 808 | 1184 | 854 | 47 | 1184 | 854 | 35 | 1210 | 1181 | 35 | 861 | 854 | 35 | 851 | 834 | 44 | 1205 | 249 | 35 | 1205 | 874 |
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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.










