Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 03 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
28.3° 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 Wednesday (Mar 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 4th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 4th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 11th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tue
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.7
E
1.1
E
1.2
ENE
1
E
0.9
ESE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)886666767788888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68473485937377123130941121341271371341341311271189694
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
SSE
10
E
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
SE
15
SE
10
E
10
E
15
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:06AM
2.03
4:15PM
2.16
4:36AM
2.00
4:47PM
2.09
5:06AM
1.94
5:20PM
1.97
5:35AM
1.84
5:52PM
1.82
6:05AM
1.71
6:27PM
1.65
6:38AM
1.57
7:09PM
1.48
7:20AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59PM
-0.01
10:07AM
0.13
10:30PM
0.04
10:38AM
0.15
11:00PM
0.13
11:08AM
0.21
11:28PM
0.25
11:39AM
0.29
11:57PM
0.39
12:11PM
0.40
12:28AM
0.54
12:48PM
0.52
1:05AM
0.69
1:39PM
0.66
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tue
10
Sunrise-5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35-
Sunset--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:51--5:50--5:49
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
4431141-41----51-2--4-
Temp. °C262727262828262828272828272728262828272829
Feels °C (?)303129282928272929302930303030283130293131
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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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