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Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.2°C
0.1° 

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


Vanimo Reef surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, NE swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vanimo Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Vanimo Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vanimo Reef in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 6th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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ENE
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0.5
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13
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ENE
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NE
14
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13
0.6
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
99
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87
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272
196
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248
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171
102
Wind (km/h)
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E
10
ESE
10
E
10
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10
ESE
10
ENE
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ESE
10
SE
10
NE
5
E
10
SSE
5
SE
5
S
10
SE
15
E
10
ESE
15
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15
E
10
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
2:09AM1.04m
4:43PM1.01m
3:30AM1.02m
5:22PM1.04m
4:46AM1.01m
5:56PM1.07m
5:55AM1.01m
6:27PM1.10m
6:56AM1.01m
6:57PM1.12m
7:53AM1.01m
7:26PM1.13m
Low Tide
8:52PM0.75m
9:32AM0.16m
10:06PM0.67m
10:29AM0.21m
11:09PM0.56m
11:20AM0.27m
00:01AM0.45m
12:06PM0.34m
00:48AM0.34m
12:48PM0.42m
1:31AM0.25m
1:28PM0.50m
2:12AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Vanimo Reef Surf forecast

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