Vilas Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.74° S 38.14° W

Vilas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vilas sea temperature is
26.6°C
0.5° 

Vilas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vilas surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with 697 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilas this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 28th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Wed
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
1
E
6
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
12
1.1
E
7
1.4
E
6
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
64
78
96
78
114
93
103
132
119
156
73
50
31
17
8
239
246
181
116
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
E
10
SE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
00:31AM1.74m
1:03PM1.77m
1:11AM1.89m
1:38PM1.90m
1:49AM2.01m
2:13PM2.00m
2:28AM2.10m
2:49PM2.06m
3:07AM2.14m
3:25PM2.07m
3:49AM2.11m
4:04PM2.03m
Low Tide
6:31PM0.55m
6:54AM0.33m
7:08PM0.40m
7:30AM0.20m
7:44PM0.26m
8:05AM0.11m
8:19PM0.14m
8:41AM0.05m
8:56PM0.05m
9:18AM0.05m
9:34PM0.01m
9:57AM0.11m
10:15PM0.02m
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thunderstorm
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clear
clear
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 mm
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Temp °C
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
28
28
25
30
28
25
31
28
25
28
28
27
Feels °C
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
25
28
26
24
30
28
26
29
30
30
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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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