Surf Forecasts:
Vaiaau surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,095 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vaiaau over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 966 | 547 | 461 | 263 | 141 | 137 | 119 | 248 | 517 | 704 | 529 | 480 | 353 | 541 | 663 | 691 | 771 | 786 | 1101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 00:47AM0.24m | 1:05PM0.28m | 1:06AM0.25m | 1:29PM0.27m | 1:26AM0.25m | 1:50PM0.26m | 1:44AM0.25m | 2:07PM0.23m | 1:58AM0.24m | 2:15PM0.20m | 2:05AM0.22m | 2:12PM0.17m | 2:04AM0.20m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:51AM0.01m | 7:19PM0.03m | 7:16AM0.01m | 7:37PM0.04m | 7:40AM0.01m | 7:52PM0.05m | 8:03AM0.02m | 8:04PM0.06m | 8:22AM0.04m | 8:07PM0.07m | 8:35AM0.06m | 7:53PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:55 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 17 | SSE 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 966 | 547 | 461 | 263 | 141 | 137 | 119 | 132 | 517 | 704 | 529 | 188 | 150 | 100 | 663 | 490 | 771 | 786 | 1101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | E 8 |
| kJ | 187 | 137 | 80 | 82 | 125 | 56 | 51 | 248 | 116 | 127 | 59 | 480 | 324 | 541 | 361 | 691 | 396 | 246 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SE 10 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | NW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 21 | 28 | 65 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 89 | 97 | 5 | 17 | 64 | 248 | 353 | 184 | 86 | 70 | 64 | 60 | 223 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 78 | 6 | 60 | 96 | 100 | 112 | 32 | 285 | 294 | 161 | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 50 | 225 | 2087 | 2393 | 2393 | 2087 | 1002 | 1002 | 1002 | 227 | 227 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 226 |
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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).
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