Vilas surf break

Vilas surfForecast / Bahia – Norte / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 20 May 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
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilas this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vilas in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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)
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
0.6
S
16
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
124
172
138
254
236
227
261
256
174
225
285
232
172
196
232
173
173
193
371
333
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
S
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:52AM1.78m
7:47PM1.61m
7:56AM1.70m
8:57PM1.54m
9:08AM1.65m
10:09PM1.54m
10:20AM1.64m
11:12PM1.57m
11:25AM1.67m
00:05AM1.63m
12:20PM1.70m
00:48AM1.69m
1:06PM1.73m
Low Tide
00:43AM0.53m
1:27PM0.31m
1:49AM0.62m
2:39PM0.41m
3:04AM0.67m
3:53PM0.46m
4:18AM0.66m
4:59PM0.47m
5:22AM0.61m
5:54PM0.45m
6:15AM0.53m
6:41PM0.43m
7:00AM0.44m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
1
3
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
26
26
27
26
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
26
28
28
27
27
27
27
28
27
28
27
28
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
S
14
0.7
S
16
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
14
1.7
ESE
7
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.6
E
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
0.5
S
12
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
66
91
82
138
254
57
227
261
256
149
138
285
232
172
196
73
173
173
181
186
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
5
0.4
S
8
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.9
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
Energy kJ
55
124
172
24
13
236
18
20
181
174
157
103
81
73
38
20
65
61
193
371
333
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.6
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
S
10
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
14
14
5
5
10
25
3
46
4
150
134
126
121
16
19
14
34
19
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.8
ESE
6
1.1
SE
5
0.5
S
5
1.3
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
5
50
67
13
125
247
166
225
232
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
123
86
1184
193
373
874
787
808
834
215
787
787
215
193
787
834
834
874
700
193
787
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahia - Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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