Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Issued: 3 am 19 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with E 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.9
E
6
0.2
N
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
N
9
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
20
19
18
18
17
57
6
17
16
6
6
17
5
13
14
12
17
17
17
16
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
NE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:08AM1.11m
10:40AM1.02m
00:48AM1.12m
11:51AM0.93m
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
Low Tide
4:53PM0.01m
5:35AM0.68m
5:39PM0.13m
6:45AM0.60m
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
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:36
6:36
 mm
1
1
2
2
11
4
1
6
8
3
2
2
Temp °C
30
28
26
28
28
26
29
29
26
30
29
26
30
29
26
24
25
24
26
27
25
Feels °C
33
31
30
31
31
30
31
32
29
33
31
29
33
31
30
28
30
27
29
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
6
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
N
8
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.2
N
8
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
NE
8
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
Energy kJ
12
20
19
18
18
17
26
6
120
82
6
121
74
77
63
48
32
17
32
24
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
9
0.4
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
N
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
20
8
7
1
3
3
1
1
17
16
3
6
17
2
13
14
12
8
17
17
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
4
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
5
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
6
6
2
2
1
5
1
2
7
5
9
10
6
5
6
10
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.7
E
7
Energy kJ
2
9
13
38
57
135
143
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1350
1350
1350
276
1350
1350
0
2056
1350
2163
1864
126
126
1332
1213
498
1810
1213
1350
1332
1332
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
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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