Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
28.6° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12PM. 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 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.4
ESE
7
0.9
SE
10
1.1
SE
11
1.5
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
163
121
121
183
178
147
169
143
120
140
115
94
89
109
108
131
220
163
249
424
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
10
SE
5
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
10
SE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:24PM1.47m
9:38AM1.54m
10:53PM1.50m
11:02AM1.61m
00:00AM1.59m
12:07PM1.71m
00:49AM1.70m
12:56PM1.81m
1:28AM1.79m
1:37PM1.89m
2:01AM1.86m
2:14PM1.93m
2:33AM1.90m
Low Tide
3:37AM0.75m
4:31PM0.49m
5:03AM0.70m
5:43PM0.42m
6:05AM0.59m
6:36PM0.35m
6:53AM0.47m
7:18PM0.28m
7:33AM0.37m
7:54PM0.24m
8:08AM0.28m
8:27PM0.22m
8:41AM0.22m
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
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5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:19
2
5
5
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
5
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
28
27
26
26
26
28
27
26
28
27
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
27
28
29
29
30
29
28
28
28
30
28
28
30
29
28
30
29
28
28
29
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1
E
7
1
E
7
0.6
SSE
9
1.4
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
1.1
SE
11
1.5
SE
10
Energy kJ
138
163
121
121
183
178
147
169
143
120
140
115
94
89
109
108
58
220
101
249
424
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.4
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
5
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.8
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
32
15
14
9
9
15
9
56
34
30
22
18
16
15
14
38
6
120
163
62
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
SE
18
0.9
E
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
16
10
9
20
35
67
39
5
30
11
11
9
7
14
23
6
7
12
79
78
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
Energy kJ
191
136
131
100
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
834
1235
194
787
861
193
194
737
194
194
787
737
215
1003
201
787
787
215
787
787
193
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
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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