Vanimo Reef Surf Break
Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Vanimo Reef

Issued: 3 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with N 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 (Jun 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 9th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 12th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 12th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
14
0.5
N
13
0.6
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.4
NNE
13
0.4
NNE
12
0.6
N
12
0.6
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
88
105
94
89
86
54
50
99
98
95
66
58
57
38
33
33
21
20
26
15
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
SE
20
E
10
SE
5
ESE
5
E
5
SE
5
SE
10
NE
5
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
10
SE
15
E
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:35PM0.84m
2:29AM1.12m
3:05PM0.83m
3:03AM1.16m
4:31PM0.86m
3:41AM1.20m
5:49PM0.91m
4:23AM1.24m
6:58PM0.97m
5:08AM1.27m
8:00PM1.02m
5:57AM1.29m
8:56PM1.06m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.39m
9:17AM0.41m
8:27PM0.49m
10:10AM0.27m
9:22PM0.59m
11:01AM0.13m
10:20PM0.67m
11:52AM0.00m
11:20PM0.74m
12:43PM-0.10m
00:19AM0.78m
1:34PM-0.15m
1:19AM0.81m
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6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
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6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:34
 mm
1
9
5
3
6
3
6
4
4
1
12
5
2
7
1
4
2
Temp °C
30
29
27
30
28
27
30
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
29
28
27
Feels °C
32
31
31
33
30
31
32
30
31
32
32
32
32
33
32
31
31
29
32
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
14
0.5
N
13
0.6
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
1.1
E
6
0.4
NNE
12
0.6
N
12
1
E
8
0.6
NNE
11
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1
E
7
Energy kJ
63
88
105
94
89
86
92
50
99
111
95
44
71
70
92
71
33
21
20
26
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.1
NE
12
0.6
NNE
11
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
18
18
18
7
6
7
52
32
6
98
13
66
58
57
38
33
10
18
16
15
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
7
0.5
NNE
5
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
7
8
7
8
8
7
54
7
1
14
13
7
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
5
0.9
E
6
1
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
7
1.3
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
46
54
53
137
135
113
92
186
79
152
203
177
155
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
1350
0
0
1054
0
0
1045
0
0
1045
1
1
1833
1833
1350
1350
1836
1836
2323
498
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Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
6
6
5
5
7
8
6
5
4
9
5
4
4
4
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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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