Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast

/ Sandaun (9 surf breaks) /

Papua New Guinea (28 surf breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Vanimo Reef surfForecast / Sandaun / Papua New Guinea

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 +10

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

Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is 29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vanimo Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Vanimo Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 12 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (+10) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Wed 17th Sep)	1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf	1AM (Wed 17th Sep)	1ft (0.3m) 13s
Most Powerful	1PM (Fri 19th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vanimo Reef over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	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	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	10	13	13	13	5	6	6	12	6	7	6	6	6	6	10	10	8	8	9	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	66	101	87	50	135	105	65	76	82	90	84	54	48	25	49	32	23	34	31	32	25
Wind (km/h)	SE	ENE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	SE	ESE	E	S	SW	NW	WNW	S	N	WSW	ESE	NNE	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	off	glass	cross- on	cross	glass	on	glass	glass	cross- on	glass
High Tide / height (m)		4:16PM 0.94	2:04AM 1.09		5:13PM 0.96	3:17AM 1.07		5:56PM 0.98		4:27AM 1.05	6:31PM 1.00		5:31AM 1.04		7:02PM 1.02	6:28AM 1.03		7:29PM 1.04	7:21AM 1.02		7:55PM 1.06
Low Tide / height (m)			8:33PM 0.79	9:47AM 0.13		9:51PM 0.76	10:45AM 0.15		10:58PM 0.70	11:36AM 0.18		11:55PM 0.62	12:21PM 0.23		12:43AM 0.54	1:00PM 0.28		1:26AM 0.46		1:36PM 0.34	2:07AM 0.39

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:24	-	-	6:24	-	-	6:24	-	-	6:24	-	-
Sunset	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	5	1	-	5	2	2	7	3	5	2	2	2	-	-	1	2	2	1	8
Temp. °C	29	29	27	30	29	26	29	28	26	27	26	25	29	28	26	29	28	26	28	29	27
Feels °C (?)	31	31	31	32	31	29	30	30	30	31	30	29	33	31	29	32	32	31	33	33	32

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Sandaun

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Vanimo Reef (fresh winds from the SSE at SHIP7789 283 km from Vanimo Reef). 0.3m 9s swell from the NNE to make surfable waves.
2 hours 28 minutes ago Vanimo Reef

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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 12 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.