
Surf Forecasts:
Vanimo Reef surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, ENE swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vanimo Reef in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vanimo Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | ENE 15 | NNW 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 45 | 72 | 125 | 110 | 158 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:05AM1.14m | 4:22PM0.92m | 2:13AM1.14m | 5:21PM0.95m | 3:25AM1.13m | 6:07PM0.99m | 4:37AM1.13m | 6:46PM1.02m | 5:43AM1.12m | 7:20PM1.05m | 6:46AM1.11m | 7:52PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.76m | 8:54AM0.10m | 8:29PM0.78m | 9:58AM0.09m | 9:49PM0.76m | 10:58AM0.08m | 11:01PM0.70m | 11:51AM0.10m | 00:03AM0.61m | 12:39PM0.14m | 00:57AM0.52m | 1:23PM0.21m | 1:47AM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NNW 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 9 | NW 3 | NNW 13 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
42 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 45 | 72 | 125 | 110 | 158 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | ENE 9 | NNW 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 | NW 7 | NE 9 | NE 12 | NNE 8 | ENE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
24 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | ENE 15 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | ENE 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 13 | NNE 8 | ENE 11 | NW 3 | ESE 7 | NW 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NW 9 |
9 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 50 | 48 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1820 | 1187 | 1187 | 1350 | 1187 | 1187 | 1187 | 1187 | 1187 | 1187 | 1365 | 1187 | 1053 | 1 | 1 | 1045 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










