Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.5° C
0.8° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, NNW swell with 970 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with NNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) 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 1.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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N
13
1.1
N
13
1.2
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
14
1.5
NNW
15
1.3
NNW
14
1.3
NNW
14
1.2
NNW
14
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
13
1
NW
14
0.9
NNW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
414
539
490
970
682
612
493
437
456
412
347
401
318
257
178
170
71
35
30
15
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
E
10
SE
10
NE
5
W
0
SSE
10
N
0
WNW
0
SE
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
E
10
ENE
5
SSE
5
SE
10
NE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
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on
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High Tide
2:13AM1.20m
4:32PM0.85m
2:59AM1.23m
5:50PM0.90m
3:49AM1.26m
6:56PM0.96m
4:44AM1.28m
7:52PM1.00m
5:40AM1.28m
8:40PM1.04m
6:38AM1.27m
9:24PM1.07m
7:36AM1.23m
Low Tide
7:44PM0.59m
9:42AM0.17m
8:42PM0.69m
10:38AM0.05m
9:47PM0.76m
11:34AM-0.04m
10:55PM0.79m
12:28PM-0.10m
00:01AM0.80m
1:21PM-0.13m
1:06AM0.78m
2:10PM-0.12m
2:08AM0.74m
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6:39
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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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