Vaiaau Surf Break

Vaiaau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.85° S 151.49° W

Issued: 7 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vaiaau sea temperature is
27.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Vaiaau surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,786 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 (Jun 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vaiaau in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
19
2
SSW
18
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
21
1.4
SSW
20
1.9
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1240
911
425
998
1136
970
2330
1997
1547
996
845
494
413
647
577
656
1446
2291
2753
2588
2047
Wind (km/h)
35
E
25
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
40
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
NNE
25
N
20
N
5
N
5
NE
10
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:36PM0.22m
2:36AM0.18m
3:20PM0.20m
3:07AM0.18m
4:15PM0.18m
3:36AM0.17m
6:10PM0.16m
4:04AM0.15m
9:11PM0.16m
8:51AM0.15m
10:21PM0.16m
9:53AM0.16m
11:02PM0.17m
Low Tide
8:12AM0.05m
9:05PM0.08m
8:55AM0.07m
9:43PM0.10m
9:43AM0.08m
10:26PM0.12m
10:44AM0.10m
11:29PM0.14m
12:35PM0.11m
4:40AM0.14m
4:08PM0.10m
4:56AM0.12m
4:56PM0.08m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:42
5:42
 mm
5
8
1
1
1
2
1
3
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
25
26
Feels °C
24
25
25
23
24
24
24
25
25
25
26
26
29
31
30
28
28
27
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
2
SSW
18
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
E
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
20
1.9
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1240
911
425
998
1136
773
2330
1997
1547
996
845
367
318
647
577
447
1446
2291
2753
2588
2047
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
0.6
SE
13
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
1.2
SSW
19
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.8
SE
8
1
SE
9
0.1
NW
10
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
ESE
9
1
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
125
142
326
83
80
970
8
8
84
173
4
494
413
137
101
171
406
382
157
101
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
14
0.2
NNE
11
0.6
ESE
13
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
SE
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
N
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
NE
6
0.7
SE
9
0.9
SSW
21
1
E
8
1
E
9
0.6
SSW
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
149
12
114
10
10
9
24
5
8
5
3
174
302
51
81
656
142
160
53
14
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
2.5
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
E
9
0.9
NNE
5
1.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
183
264
261
263
233
868
587
454
234
222
455
44
286
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
5
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1002
3322
3741
1000
1002
2461
2461
2461
1000
22
994
55
0
0
0
10
10
10
10
10
49
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Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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