Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
28.9°C
0.4° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, NW swell with 1,611 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 21st Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 25th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 25th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:15PM0.99m
3:18AM0.91m
4:46PM1.02m
4:30AM0.92m
5:15PM1.06m
5:36AM0.95m
5:43PM1.10m
6:37AM0.99m
6:14PM1.14m
7:35AM1.02m
6:46PM1.17m
8:32AM1.05m
7:21PM1.20m
Low Tide
10:02PM0.64m
9:56AM0.34m
10:52PM0.53m
10:43AM0.38m
11:37PM0.41m
11:27AM0.43m
00:19AM0.29m
12:11PM0.49m
1:01AM0.17m
12:55PM0.56m
1:45AM0.07m
1:40PM0.63m
2:30AM-0.01m
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Temp °C
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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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