Surf Forecasts:
Vaiaau surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaiaau this week:
The surf forecast for Vaiaau over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vaiaau in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vaiaau over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 25 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
255 | 793 | 869 | 932 | 600 | 473 | 295 | 109 | 97 | 632 | 3227 | 5350 | 6041 | 6973 | 6172 | 5601 | 4057 | 3436 | 2949 | 7083 | 5888 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10PM0.17m | 2:40AM0.15m | 4:13PM0.16m | 2:49AM0.15m | 9:32PM0.17m | 8:38AM0.14m | 10:07PM0.18m | 9:16AM0.16m | 10:38PM0.18m | 9:51AM0.18m | 11:06PM0.18m | 10:27AM0.20m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:06AM0.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.13m | 9:35AM0.11m | 00:15AM0.14m | 12:07PM0.12m | 6:00AM0.14m | 2:26PM0.11m | 4:10AM0.13m | 3:41PM0.08m | 4:19AM0.12m | 4:31PM0.06m | 4:42AM0.11m | 5:14PM0.04m | 5:09AM0.09m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | 5:39 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 16 |
126 | 793 | 869 | 932 | 600 | 473 | 295 | 74 | 74 | 94 | 3227 | 5350 | 6041 | 6973 | 6172 | 5601 | 4057 | 3436 | 2949 | 7083 | 5888 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SW 11 | S 11 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 25 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 18 | SE 12 | NNE 10 |
255 | 32 | 59 | 91 | 46 | 62 | 49 | 109 | 97 | 632 | 80 | 63 | 60 | 71 | 83 | 82 | 85 | 118 | 766 | 68 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NNE 8 | SW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 8 | SSE 16 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | W 12 | NNW 15 | N 14 | N 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | NNE 10 | NW 12 |
35 | 7 | 42 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 85 | 73 | 77 | 284 | 112 | 94 | 71 | 71 | 37 | 32 | 14 | 21 | 114 | 19 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 12 |
72 | 414 | 93 | — | 34 | 34 | 27 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 159 | 128 | 101 | — | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 1000 | 994 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2461 | 2461 | 2461 | 2461 | 2461 | 2461 |
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Information about the Vaiaau Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vaiaau provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vaiaau can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vaiaau 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 (Vaiaau) 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 Vaiaau 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.
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