Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.2° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, N swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 23rd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
11
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
12
0.6
N
12
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
12
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.3
NNW
10
0.8
E
5
0.7
E
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0.9
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6
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
89
84
108
85
86
106
103
71
70
108
96
19
35
27
50
57
56
50
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
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15
ENE
15
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross
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High Tide
3:42AM1.00m
5:52PM0.96m
4:44AM1.01m
6:20PM0.99m
5:41AM1.02m
6:47PM1.03m
6:37AM1.03m
7:14PM1.07m
7:31AM1.04m
7:42PM1.10m
8:26AM1.04m
8:11PM1.13m
Low Tide
10:16PM0.71m
10:55AM0.26m
11:11PM0.65m
11:37AM0.27m
11:58PM0.56m
12:16PM0.29m
00:43AM0.47m
12:55PM0.33m
1:25AM0.37m
1:33PM0.39m
2:07AM0.27m
2:12PM0.46m
2:51AM0.18m
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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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