Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Issued: 9 pm 29 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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Mon
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
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
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.6
NW
6
0.4
NE
13
0.6
NE
14
0.9
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
16
28
28
39
39
27
28
30
32
31
30
38
25
26
27
19
25
58
116
63
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SE
15
ENE
5
E
0
ESE
5
NE
5
S
0
ESE
10
N
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
W
0
SSW
10
NNW
10
W
5
S
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
High Tide
6:16AM1.14m
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
Low Tide
00:48AM0.81m
1:57PM0.05m
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
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
 mm
4
1
4
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
6
1
1
Temp °C
26
29
28
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
30
28
26
27
28
26
29
28
26
29
29
Feels °C
30
32
31
32
34
33
31
33
31
30
33
31
30
32
32
29
33
32
30
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
0.9
NW
7
Energy kJ
13
16
28
25
53
46
46
26
26
28
31
30
38
25
26
27
16
25
34
59
63
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
13
0.6
NE
14
0.4
NE
13
Energy kJ
17
5
16
28
39
39
27
28
30
32
17
17
8
10
11
10
19
18
58
116
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
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
NE
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
16
0.4
NE
10
Energy kJ
9
16
14
24
22
21
20
19
18
16
8
8
3
2
1
1
9
10
11
43
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.5
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.3
NW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
2
11
29
1
6
9
12
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)
94
1051
1045
1
1
1
1187
272
2128
2055
263
272
498
498
1187
1187
1187
1187
4
0
224
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
7
7
7
9
9
9
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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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