Vilas Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.74° S 38.14° W

Vilas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vilas sea temperature is
26.0° C
0.6° 

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


Vilas surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with S swell.

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 (Aug 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.7
SE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.8
S
8
1.6
SSE
7
0.7
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
1
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
17
0.8
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
89
69
65
132
142
135
223
217
191
367
225
206
350
324
239
416
229
377
289
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:21AM1.79m
2:05PM1.86m
2:13AM1.96m
2:51PM1.97m
2:58AM2.10m
3:33PM2.03m
3:40AM2.19m
4:12PM2.05m
4:20AM2.21m
4:49PM2.02m
4:58AM2.15m
5:24PM1.95m
Low Tide
7:20PM0.45m
7:47AM0.16m
8:10PM0.33m
8:36AM0.02m
8:54PM0.23m
9:21AM-0.06m
9:34PM0.17m
10:02AM-0.08m
10:12PM0.15m
10:40AM-0.04m
10:49PM0.17m
11:17AM0.06m
11:25PM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
 mm
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4
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8
1
Temp °C
26
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
23
25
25
24
26
26
24
Feels °C
26
24
26
26
24
24
25
24
25
25
23
24
25
24
27
26
26
26
26
25
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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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