Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.7° C
1.1° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 129 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
12
10
14
14
12
11
16
14
16
15
12
8
15
12
7
17
32
82
129
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
ENE
5
S
0
ESE
5
NNE
0
ENE
0
WNW
5
N
0
WSW
5
SE
5
NNE
5
E
5
SE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
NE
5
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:54PM1.11m
11:36AM0.91m
11:26PM1.11m
12:44PM0.86m
00:00AM1.09m
1:58PM0.83m
00:39AM1.08m
3:18PM0.82m
1:23AM1.07m
4:33PM0.84m
2:13AM1.06m
5:33PM0.86m
3:09AM1.06m
Low Tide
4:30PM0.39m
5:30AM0.35m
5:07PM0.50m
6:23AM0.31m
5:45PM0.59m
7:16AM0.29m
6:26PM0.67m
8:12AM0.27m
7:14PM0.73m
9:09AM0.25m
8:13PM0.76m
10:04AM0.23m
9:20PM0.77m
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:37
 mm
3
14
3
1
5
5
1
3
3
1
1
5
1
1
4
3
Temp °C
28
26
27
26
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
26
29
29
26
Feels °C
32
30
30
30
31
32
32
31
32
32
31
33
32
32
31
31
30
32
32
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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