Surf Forecasts:
St Vincent Right surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,930 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Vincent Right this week:
The surf forecast for St Vincent Right over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St Vincent Right in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Vincent Right over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | 124 | 313 | 497 | 389 | 490 | 280 | 352 | 388 | 897 | 1016 | 1225 | 2930 | 1393 | 1324 | 1520 | 716 | 708 | 1998 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.42m | 7:57AM1.12m | 8:50PM1.45m | 8:43AM1.16m | 9:25PM1.44m | 9:27AM1.18m | 9:58PM1.40m | 10:10AM1.17m | 10:29PM1.33m | 10:53AM1.14m | 10:58PM1.24m | 11:38AM1.09m | 11:28PM1.14m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:28AM0.35m | 2:11PM0.01m | 3:06AM0.29m | 2:53PM0.04m | 3:42AM0.24m | 3:33PM0.10m | 4:17AM0.22m | 4:11PM0.20m | 4:50AM0.21m | 4:49PM0.31m | 5:25AM0.22m | 5:28PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 |
79 | 124 | 313 | 497 | 389 | 490 | 280 | 352 | 388 | 268 | 1016 | 1225 | 2930 | 1393 | 1324 | 1520 | 573 | 455 | 1249 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 9 | SSW 20 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 12 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 15 |
24 | 64 | 97 | 84 | 176 | 186 | 173 | 175 | 223 | 897 | 237 | 218 | 17 | — | 15 | — | 716 | 610 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SE 6 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | — | — | S 16 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — |
3 | 1 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 163 | 105 | 122 | 292 | — | — | 5 | — | 53 | 138 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 312 | 202 | — | 173 | 99 | 177 | 456 | 708 | 1998 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 74 | 1258 | 552 | 1258 | 1258 | 1260 | 1281 | 1318 | 0 | 1260 | 1260 | 1260 | 1258 | 1258 | 66 | 1389 | 1390 | 69 |
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Information about the St Vincent Right Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Vincent Right provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Vincent Right can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Vincent Right 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 (St Vincent Right) 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 St Vincent Right 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.
St Vincent Right is 51 km (32 miles) from Thio. If you plan a holiday in New Caledonia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Thio. Thio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











