Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.5° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, NE swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 (Sep 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 15th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 15th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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13
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12
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NW
7
0.3
ENE
12
0.4
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12
0.4
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11
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NNE
13
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
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11
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10
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Energy kJ
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36
34
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
10
NE
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E
5
SE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
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ESE
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High Tide
9:22PM1.11m
10:30AM0.98m
9:52PM1.10m
11:26AM0.94m
10:25PM1.08m
12:27PM0.91m
11:00PM1.06m
1:33PM0.88m
11:41PM1.03m
2:43PM0.87m
00:31AM1.01m
3:48PM0.88m
1:31AM1.00m
Low Tide
3:19PM0.47m
4:03AM0.25m
3:56PM0.55m
4:47AM0.23m
4:34PM0.63m
5:34AM0.23m
5:14PM0.69m
6:24AM0.24m
5:59PM0.73m
7:19AM0.26m
6:54PM0.76m
8:17AM0.26m
8:01PM0.77m
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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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