Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Issued: 3 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.6° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with NW 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 28th 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 Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
ENE
6
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
16
24
6
6
7
10
17
15
18
18
17
17
16
24
30
34
57
64
64
67
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
ESE
10
S
0
SSE
10
NE
5
S
5
W
10
NNW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
N
5
SSW
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:25AM1.13m
1:10PM0.84m
2:01AM1.14m
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
Low Tide
6:24PM0.26m
7:52AM0.51m
7:07PM0.39m
8:54AM0.42m
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
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
 mm
5
3
3
1
2
1
2
10
2
3
Temp °C
29
26
30
29
27
30
29
27
27
26
25
29
28
25
28
28
26
28
27
26
29
Feels °C
32
29
32
31
31
32
32
31
31
29
29
32
31
29
32
31
30
33
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
E
7
0.2
N
9
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.4
NE
8
0.7
E
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
12
Energy kJ
24
16
24
25
6
156
124
17
30
18
18
34
20
11
19
19
28
57
64
64
67
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
E
6
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
6
1
16
6
2
7
6
7
15
11
7
17
17
16
24
24
13
35
18
23
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
E
6
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NNE
10
Energy kJ
1
2
5
2
1
2
10
10
8
12
8
6
6
14
15
30
34
6
22
10
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
1
E
6
1.3
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.3
WNW
2
Energy kJ
67
69
52
78
183
70
30
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1836
1836
1187
1187
498
1365
1365
498
1810
498
1213
1332
1332
263
498
498
1
0
0
1
0
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1
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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