Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Issued: 9 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with E 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
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
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
NE
5
0.8
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
20
16
16
15
14
14
18
18
18
20
62
16
31
30
26
18
28
26
16
24
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
SE
5
NNE
0
SW
0
S
5
NNE
0
WSW
0
SSE
10
NNE
5
S
5
SSW
10
NE
0
SE
5
ESE
10
NE
5
SE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:57AM1.29m
8:56PM1.06m
6:48AM1.28m
9:49PM1.08m
7:42AM1.26m
10:38PM1.09m
8:38AM1.20m
11:24PM1.10m
9:37AM1.12m
00:08AM1.11m
10:40AM1.02m
00:48AM1.12m
11:51AM0.93m
Low Tide
00:19AM0.78m
1:34PM-0.15m
1:19AM0.81m
2:25PM-0.17m
2:19AM0.80m
3:16PM-0.15m
3:22AM0.78m
4:06PM-0.08m
4:27AM0.74m
4:53PM0.01m
5:35AM0.68m
5:39PM0.13m
6:45AM0.60m
6:24PM0.26m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:35
6:35
6:35
 mm
7
4
2
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
1
3
Temp °C
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
28
28
26
29
29
26
28
28
Feels °C
30
32
32
31
32
31
30
33
32
31
32
32
30
31
31
30
32
33
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
28
28
37
33
33
34
47
47
35
44
47
62
44
36
22
42
70
70
26
16
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
NE
5
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
32
20
15
14
15
14
14
18
18
18
20
16
16
31
30
26
18
28
2
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
5
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
17
16
16
16
13
7
7
6
6
6
17
1
2
2
7
1
3
1
2
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
88
137
80
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1836
2626
2323
498
1187
1187
1833
1833
1213
263
33
1213
263
1350
1350
1350
1350
2143
94
1350
2057
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
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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