Vaiaau Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.85° S 151.49° W

Vaiaau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vaiaau sea temperature is
27.1° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,474 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaiaau this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vaiaau in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2.1
S
16
2.2
S
15
2.2
S
14
2.4
S
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.9
S
11
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2278
2265
1341
1227
831
1564
1333
1240
2203
2068
1972
2249
1902
1556
1196
922
614
607
532
2253
1619
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:20AM0.18m
12:07PM0.24m
00:42AM0.19m
12:44PM0.26m
1:05AM0.21m
1:19PM0.26m
1:30AM0.22m
1:52PM0.26m
1:54AM0.22m
2:23PM0.25m
2:18AM0.22m
2:49PM0.22m
2:37AM0.21m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.02m
6:03AM0.06m
6:49PM0.02m
6:33AM0.04m
7:18PM0.02m
7:04AM0.03m
7:45PM0.03m
7:35AM0.02m
8:11PM0.05m
8:07AM0.03m
8:34PM0.07m
8:37AM0.04m
8:54PM0.08m
9:06AM0.06m
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
 mm
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
22
22
23
23
23
Feels °C
22
20
20
20
19
20
20
18
18
19
19
18
19
20
20
20
19
19
21
21
21
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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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