Vanimo Reef Surf Break

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
29.8° 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with 45 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vanimo Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vanimo Reef in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
29
27
27
24
19
24
24
24
26
38
40
26
27
28
31
31
38
37
35
19
Wind (km/h)
0
SE
0
S
5
N
5
SSE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
E
10
SE
5
SE
10
E
5
ESE
5
SE
10
NE
5
S
0
NW
10
N
5
WNW
0
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
High Tide
4:56AM1.15m
8:06PM0.92m
5:36AM1.14m
8:45PM0.95m
6:16AM1.14m
9:22PM0.97m
6:57AM1.13m
9:58PM0.99m
7:38AM1.11m
10:31PM1.02m
8:20AM1.07m
11:03PM1.04m
9:05AM1.03m
Low Tide
11:08PM0.78m
12:41PM0.09m
11:59PM0.80m
1:19PM0.07m
00:48AM0.81m
1:57PM0.05m
1:36AM0.80m
2:33PM0.05m
2:24AM0.80m
3:09PM0.06m
3:13AM0.78m
3:44PM0.08m
4:05AM0.75m
4:19PM0.13m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
 mm
4
3
2
2
1
3
3
1
6
1
3
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
26
29
28
26
29
28
26
29
29
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
29
26
28
29
Feels °C
30
33
32
30
31
31
30
32
32
30
32
32
30
32
31
31
33
32
30
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NW
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.9
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
5
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
31
29
21
19
24
19
24
24
24
26
71
107
65
22
13
31
31
38
37
35
19
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
6
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
19
19
27
27
10
17
9
8
14
24
38
40
26
27
28
25
17
15
8
17
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
6
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NW
6
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NW
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
7
8
19
16
15
19
19
5
8
3
22
21
20
19
18
16
8
8
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
7
43
58
61
75
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
1
9
1
263
1045
1
1051
1045
1
1
1045
1051
94
1820
498
1350
1350
498
272
1213
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2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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