Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Issued: 3 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.9° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, NNE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
0.4
NE
16
0.5
NE
15
1
NW
7
0.7
NE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
29
28
36
27
28
29
32
30
30
37
35
25
25
40
41
38
73
104
99
147
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
ENE
0
SE
5
ESE
10
N
5
NW
5
W
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
W
10
NW
10
W
5
WSW
10
NW
15
W
5
SW
5
NNW
0
SW
10
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
9:22PM0.97m
6:57AM1.13m
9:58PM0.99m
7:38AM1.11m
10:31PM1.02m
8:20AM1.07m
11:03PM1.04m
9:05AM1.03m
11:33PM1.06m
9:57AM0.97m
00:01AM1.08m
10:57AM0.91m
00:30AM1.10m
12:09PM0.86m
Low Tide
1:36AM0.80m
2:33PM0.05m
2:24AM0.80m
3:09PM0.06m
3:13AM0.78m
3:44PM0.08m
4:05AM0.75m
4:19PM0.13m
4:58AM0.70m
4:54PM0.19m
5:53AM0.62m
5:31PM0.28m
6:50AM0.53m
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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6:37
6:37
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6:37
 mm
1
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
5
2
2
9
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
29
26
28
29
26
29
28
26
28
29
26
29
28
26
28
29
26
29
29
26
29
Feels °C
32
30
32
32
30
32
32
30
33
33
30
33
32
29
33
33
29
34
34
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
E
5
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.8
NW
5
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
Energy kJ
28
29
18
18
27
23
29
32
30
30
37
35
25
25
40
19
20
73
71
99
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
NE
9
0.2
E
7
0.3
NE
12
0.4
NE
10
0.5
NE
15
0.5
NE
13
0.7
NE
12
Energy kJ
16
24
28
17
27
28
25
15
13
19
27
10
10
9
19
4
21
25
104
79
147
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
NW
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
E
6
0.1
N
13
0.2
E
7
0.4
NE
16
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
14
3
22
36
20
19
18
16
8
8
3
2
1
1
3
3
4
63
25
14
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.3
NW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
21
19
1
3
9
25
41
38
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1350
1
1
1187
1187
498
1835
2163
263
263
498
272
1213
94
1
1187
4
0
0
0
0
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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