Vaihu Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.17° S 109.37° W

Vaihu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vaihu sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.6° 

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


Vaihu surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,061 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vaihu this week:

The surf forecast for Vaihu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vaihu in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 12th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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3
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4
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
10
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2544
2061
1304
1053
1266
1476
1524
1193
891
743
674
471
599
945
963
1087
865
803
631
719
614
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
20
S
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
E
15
NNE
5
NW
5
W
10
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:18PM0.59m
9:58AM0.55m
10:46PM0.64m
11:22AM0.55m
11:48PM0.69m
12:20PM0.57m
00:36AM0.74m
1:04PM0.58m
1:14AM0.78m
1:39PM0.59m
1:47AM0.80m
2:08PM0.59m
2:16AM0.80m
Low Tide
2:44PM0.28m
3:49AM0.29m
4:08PM0.27m
5:23AM0.26m
5:16PM0.25m
6:25AM0.21m
6:06PM0.22m
7:11AM0.17m
6:47PM0.19m
7:48AM0.15m
7:20PM0.18m
8:20AM0.14m
7:49PM0.17m
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Temp °C
18
18
18
18
18
17
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Feels °C
17
16
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19
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Information about the Vaihu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vaihu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vaihu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vaihu 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 (Vaihu) 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 Vaihu 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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