
Surf Forecasts:
Vanimo Reef surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with NNW 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. 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 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vanimo Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 13 | 45 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 56 | 68 | 60 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:37PM0.80m | 2:35AM1.14m | 4:04PM0.79m | 3:08AM1.15m | 5:23PM0.81m | 3:42AM1.15m | 6:29PM0.85m | 4:18AM1.15m | 7:22PM0.89m | 4:56AM1.15m | 8:06PM0.92m | 5:36AM1.14m | 8:45PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:51PM0.51m | 9:48AM0.32m | 8:36PM0.61m | 10:36AM0.25m | 9:24PM0.69m | 11:20AM0.18m | 10:15PM0.75m | 12:01PM0.13m | 11:08PM0.78m | 12:41PM0.09m | 11:59PM0.80m | 1:19PM0.07m | 00:48AM0.81m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 |
43 | 13 | 7 | 25 | 18 | 57 | 34 | 17 | 63 | 35 | 68 | 60 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 8 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | E 6 | NNE 10 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NE 8 | E 6 |
17 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 56 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 29 | 30 | 17 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 35 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 29 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 43 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 498 | 498 | 498 | 498 | 1213 | 1365 | 263 | 263 | 263 | 0 | 224 | 4 | 0 | 224 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 248 | 498 | 263 |
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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.









