Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.7°C
0.9° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with NE 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 (Aug 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vanimo Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
13
0.5
NE
13
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
NNW
12
1
E
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
84
52
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48
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46
27
26
20
16
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14
55
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
E
10
SE
10
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
E
10
SSE
10
NE
10
SSE
5
SE
10
ENE
5
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Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
8:43PM1.05m
8:20AM1.05m
9:09PM1.08m
9:14AM1.02m
9:37PM1.10m
10:11AM0.99m
10:07PM1.12m
11:14AM0.95m
10:41PM1.14m
12:25PM0.92m
11:20PM1.15m
1:43PM0.90m
00:08AM1.15m
Low Tide
2:09PM0.22m
2:32AM0.49m
2:44PM0.28m
3:16AM0.41m
3:20PM0.36m
4:02AM0.33m
3:56PM0.45m
4:50AM0.26m
4:36PM0.55m
5:44AM0.20m
5:19PM0.64m
6:43AM0.16m
6:10PM0.71m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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31
32
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33
30
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30
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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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