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
28.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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+) 6AM (Fri 15th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 15th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
359
315
326
262
208
208
138
127
125
103
120
143
124
118
109
132
136
109
91
91
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
5
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
E
15
ESE
5
ENE
5
ESE
15
ESE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
11:51PM1.66m
12:02PM1.77m
00:39AM1.79m
12:53PM1.90m
1:23AM1.90m
1:40PM2.01m
2:05AM1.99m
2:27PM2.09m
2:47AM2.04m
3:15PM2.10m
3:31AM2.04m
4:03PM2.07m
4:15AM2.01m
4:53PM1.98m
Low Tide
6:00AM0.53m
6:28PM0.31m
6:47AM0.38m
7:13PM0.20m
7:31AM0.24m
7:57PM0.13m
8:15AM0.11m
8:40PM0.10m
8:59AM0.02m
9:24PM0.11m
9:45AM-0.02m
10:09PM0.18m
10:33AM-0.00m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
4
5
5
1
2
1
4
3
3
3
1
3
2
Temp °C
26
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
29
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
29
26
29
29
29
28
27
28
28
28
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
7
0.3
S
13
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
Energy kJ
287
359
315
326
262
208
208
120
122
90
103
120
143
124
118
109
30
136
109
91
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
62
29
40
52
122
159
150
138
127
125
74
73
116
99
55
53
6
26
25
21
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.3
S
13
0.4
SE
15
0.5
SE
14
0.5
SE
14
0.5
SE
14
0.6
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
18
42
29
54
100
102
99
120
118
87
85
44
44
27
26
15
1
6
6
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
5
1.1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
82
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
1181
874
194
232
787
737
194
787
737
194
787
0
700
787
193
34
787
193
39
787
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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