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
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilas this week:

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 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (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 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
16
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
66
124
172
138
188
236
224
261
193
174
166
233
186
172
163
176
140
173
183
412
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
25
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
6:43PM1.73m
6:52AM1.78m
7:47PM1.61m
7:56AM1.70m
8:57PM1.54m
9:08AM1.65m
10:09PM1.54m
10:20AM1.64m
11:12PM1.57m
11:25AM1.67m
00:05AM1.63m
12:20PM1.70m
00:48AM1.69m
Low Tide
00:43AM0.53m
1:27PM0.31m
1:49AM0.62m
2:39PM0.41m
3:04AM0.67m
3:53PM0.46m
4:18AM0.66m
4:59PM0.47m
5:22AM0.61m
5:54PM0.45m
6:15AM0.53m
6:41PM0.43m
7:00AM0.44m
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
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
5:13
3
5
2
1
2
1
1
5
3
1
1
Temp °C
27
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
28
28
27
28
27
26
26
27
26
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
14
1.5
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
7
1
S
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
8
66
86
89
53
188
236
224
261
193
118
118
115
186
172
163
176
140
173
181
147
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.7
S
14
1
S
8
0.6
S
15
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
16
0.9
S
16
Energy kJ
16
55
124
172
138
13
27
15
181
124
157
96
61
45
121
73
66
58
183
412
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
S
10
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
8
14
14
5
21
10
8
46
174
4
77
132
126
31
21
13
8
35
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
7
Energy kJ
91
61
49
87
195
166
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
4
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
787
179
194
1184
194
194
1186
874
808
808
215
787
787
700
382
874
700
834
874
194
193
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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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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