Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Issued: 9 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vanimo Reef in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.8
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
15
15
16
10
13
34
30
45
17
17
16
24
30
58
57
68
66
64
60
47
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ENE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
NE
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
NE
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
NNE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
on
glassy
High Tide
1:10PM0.84m
2:01AM1.14m
2:37PM0.80m
2:35AM1.14m
4:04PM0.79m
3:08AM1.15m
5:23PM0.81m
3:42AM1.15m
6:29PM0.85m
4:18AM1.15m
7:22PM0.89m
4:56AM1.15m
8:06PM0.92m
Low Tide
7:07PM0.39m
8:54AM0.42m
7:51PM0.51m
9:48AM0.32m
8:36PM0.61m
10:36AM0.25m
9:24PM0.69m
11:20AM0.18m
10:15PM0.75m
12:01PM0.13m
11:08PM0.78m
12:41PM0.09m
11:59PM0.80m
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rain showers
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:35
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
 mm
3
4
3
2
6
3
2
2
2
4
5
1
1
7
Temp °C
30
29
26
30
29
27
29
29
27
28
27
26
28
28
26
26
26
25
29
28
26
Feels °C
33
32
30
33
31
31
33
32
31
33
32
31
31
32
31
30
31
29
33
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.8
E
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.6
E
6
0.4
NE
8
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
Energy kJ
16
15
15
56
6
13
9
12
17
23
17
21
38
49
22
28
24
66
64
60
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
12
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
5
6
6
16
10
7
8
6
7
17
6
16
24
30
58
57
68
10
19
9
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NNE
9
Energy kJ
2
2
2
6
5
9
7
7
8
6
5
14
15
24
20
21
22
10
9
9
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
1
E
7
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.1
NW
6
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
4
Energy kJ
45
51
64
94
67
34
30
45
29
1
22
31
27
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)
1
1187
498
498
1365
126
1
1213
1
263
1350
1213
498
1051
1
1
0
0
0
94
1
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1
1
1
1
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(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
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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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