Vanimo Reef Surf Break
Lat Long: 2.67° S 141.31° E

Vanimo Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Vanimo Reef

Issued: 9 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vanimo Reef sea temperature is
30.1° 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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, N swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 4th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 4th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.3
N
16
0.4
N
14
0.5
N
14
0.4
N
14
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
50
50
49
34
34
33
55
41
41
41
41
39
39
42
64
93
62
93
89
88
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
ENE
5
SE
5
SE
10
NE
5
SE
10
ESE
10
E
5
SE
10
SE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
SE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
15
E
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:42PM1.01m
9:16AM1.04m
00:19AM1.02m
10:04AM0.99m
00:54AM1.04m
11:01AM0.93m
1:26AM1.06m
12:12PM0.88m
1:57AM1.09m
1:35PM0.84m
2:29AM1.12m
3:05PM0.83m
3:03AM1.16m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.08m
4:23AM0.80m
4:49PM0.12m
5:19AM0.78m
5:28PM0.16m
6:20AM0.73m
6:08PM0.22m
7:22AM0.66m
6:50PM0.30m
8:22AM0.55m
7:36PM0.39m
9:17AM0.41m
8:27PM0.49m
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6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
 mm
1
1
6
1
1
7
1
10
3
1
6
2
2
Temp °C
29
29
26
28
29
27
29
29
26
29
29
26
30
29
26
27
28
26
29
29
27
Feels °C
32
32
30
32
33
32
32
32
30
32
32
29
33
32
30
29
31
29
32
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
E
5
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
N
14
0.5
N
14
0.4
N
12
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
Energy kJ
54
33
13
49
34
34
33
55
41
41
41
41
39
39
39
64
93
44
93
89
88
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NW
10
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.4
NW
10
0.3
E
5
0.5
E
6
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
E
4
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
N
16
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
N
14
0.6
E
5
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
34
50
50
18
11
25
5
15
17
9
8
8
6
7
42
30
18
62
19
14
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
E
6
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
45
43
48
38
24
10
23
22
7
4
3
2
7
8
7
7
8
18
18
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.3
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
5
0.5
E
4
0.4
E
5
0.4
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
5
Energy kJ
5
6
23
22
16
9
8
4
9
12
41
14
20
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)
0
1187
0
0
224
1
1
1045
0
1
1350
1
498
1332
0
276
0
0
0
1045
0
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1
1
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1
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2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
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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