Vaiaau Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.85° S 151.49° W

Vaiaau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vaiaau sea temperature is
26.4°C
0.5° 

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


Vaiaau surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,836 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
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2.1
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2.3
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2.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3017
2338
4347
3424
2158
1557
2085
2203
1939
1851
1139
1374
930
746
461
367
267
498
282
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Wind (km/h)
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30
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High Tide
11:36AM0.25m
11:24PM0.25m
11:55AM0.25m
11:42PM0.26m
12:15PM0.23m
00:04AM0.26m
12:35PM0.22m
00:29AM0.26m
12:56PM0.19m
00:55AM0.24m
1:13PM0.17m
1:21AM0.22m
1:22PM0.15m
1:44AM0.19m
Low Tide
5:36PM0.05m
5:43AM0.00m
5:49PM0.05m
6:07AM-0.01m
6:03PM0.04m
6:33AM-0.00m
6:19PM0.04m
7:00AM0.01m
6:34PM0.05m
7:25AM0.04m
6:46PM0.05m
7:48AM0.07m
6:50PM0.07m
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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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