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Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.2°C
0.2° 

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 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, N swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 4th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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169
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290
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446
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557
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203
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236
290
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271
Wind (km/h)
15
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E
5
ESE
10
NE
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NNW
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ENE
10
NNE
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NW
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SW
0
SSE
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E
10
NNE
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NW
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N
10
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W
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NNE
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NNE
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High Tide
10:23PM1.13m
1:32PM1.04m
11:27PM1.06m
2:27PM1.04m
00:44AM0.99m
3:15PM1.06m
2:11AM0.93m
3:55PM1.08m
3:39AM0.90m
4:31PM1.10m
4:59AM0.90m
5:03PM1.13m
Low Tide
5:09PM0.80m
6:00AM0.02m
6:23PM0.79m
6:59AM0.09m
7:45PM0.74m
7:58AM0.18m
9:03PM0.65m
8:56AM0.27m
10:09PM0.53m
9:50AM0.36m
11:04PM0.41m
10:39AM0.45m
11:51PM0.29m
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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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