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Vilas Surf Forecast
/ Bahia – Norte (32 surf breaks) /
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Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 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 Sunday (May 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | |
125 | 112 | 73 | 106 | 93 | 85 | 57 | 52 | 114 | 83 | 117 | 97 | 69 | 91 | 109 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 99 | 254 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:05AM1.99m | 2:27PM2.09m | 2:47AM2.04m | 3:15PM2.10m | 3:31AM2.04m | 4:03PM2.07m | 4:15AM2.01m | 4:53PM1.98m | 5:03AM1.95m | 5:46PM1.86m | 5:54AM1.87m | 6:43PM1.73m | 6:52AM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15AM0.11m | 8:40PM0.10m | 8:59AM0.02m | 9:24PM0.11m | 9:45AM-0.02m | 10:09PM0.18m | 10:33AM-0.00m | 10:56PM0.28m | 11:24AM0.07m | 11:47PM0.40m | 12:22PM0.19m | 00:43AM0.53m | 1:27PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 16 | E 8 |
 kJ | 92 | 76 | 33 | 24 | 67 | 66 | 57 | 52 | 114 | 83 | 117 | 97 | 69 | 91 | 109 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 77 | 254 | 115 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | SSE 12 | S 16 |
| kJ | 125 | 112 | 73 | 106 | 93 | 85 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 99 | 14 | 239 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 12 | S 5 | S 14 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | SE 11 |
| kJ | 87 | 85 | 44 | 33 | 43 | 26 | 54 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 49 | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | 76 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 787 | 232 | 700 | 787 | 232 | 249 | 787 | 179 | 47 | 787 | 232 | 35 | 787 | 193 | 193 | 787 | 35 | 47 | 787 | 193 | 193 |
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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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