
Surf Forecasts:
Vaiaau surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vaiaau in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vaiaau over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
570 | 655 | 524 | 1129 | 1388 | 836 | 638 | 660 | 480 | 454 | 403 | 499 | 551 | 530 | 508 | 408 | 303 | 198 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:41AM0.20m | 12:36PM0.23m | 00:55AM0.21m | 12:56PM0.24m | 1:07AM0.22m | 1:16PM0.25m | 1:20AM0.23m | 1:34PM0.25m | 1:33AM0.23m | 1:52PM0.25m | 1:46AM0.23m | 2:10PM0.23m | 1:59AM0.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:32AM0.04m | 6:57PM0.02m | 6:49AM0.03m | 7:15PM0.02m | 7:08AM0.03m | 7:33PM0.03m | 7:27AM0.03m | 7:49PM0.05m | 7:46AM0.03m | 8:03PM0.06m | 8:04AM0.04m | 8:13PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
570 | 655 | 524 | 1129 | 1388 | 836 | 638 | 660 | 480 | 454 | 403 | 466 | 326 | 530 | 508 | 408 | 303 | 198 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 9 | S 14 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 |
349 | 272 | 357 | 31 | 96 | 50 | 184 | 444 | 326 | 165 | 356 | 499 | 551 | 250 | 201 | 113 | 61 | 67 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | NE 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
35 | 42 | 33 | 78 | 72 | 42 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 146 | 96 | 74 | 41 | 39 | 99 | 86 | 72 | 25 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 54 | 114 | 77 | 147 | 247 | 195 | 173 | 163 | 156 | 156 | 155 | 203 | 181 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 55 | 10 | 13 | 221 | 225 | 2393 | 2461 | 2461 | 2393 | 2065 | 2065 | 1002 | 1000 | 2065 | 2065 | 2094 | 191 | 0 |
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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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