Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.7° C
1.0° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, NNW swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Direction
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NE
14
0.7
NE
13
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NE
14
0.7
NE
14
0.7
NE
14
0.8
NNE
14
0.8
NNE
13
0.8
NNE
13
0.6
NNE
14
0.8
NNE
13
0.6
N
12
0.8
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14
0.9
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13
0.8
N
15
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14
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13
0.7
NNW
15
1
NNW
15
1
NNW
15
0.9
NNW
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Energy kJ
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264
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229
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236
280
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489
356
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474
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366
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
5
E
10
ESE
10
NE
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E
5
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5
ENE
5
SSE
10
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10
ENE
10
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ENE
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SE
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15
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15
ESE
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E
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High Tide
11:04PM1.10m
11:03AM0.92m
11:33PM1.12m
12:15PM0.87m
00:07AM1.15m
1:36PM0.85m
00:47AM1.17m
3:05PM0.85m
1:34AM1.19m
4:32PM0.88m
2:29AM1.21m
5:44PM0.92m
3:30AM1.22m
Low Tide
4:23PM0.30m
5:21AM0.45m
5:00PM0.39m
6:15AM0.36m
5:39PM0.50m
7:12AM0.28m
6:24PM0.60m
8:13AM0.19m
7:17PM0.69m
9:16AM0.11m
8:22PM0.76m
10:19AM0.04m
9:36PM0.79m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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