Surf Forecasts:
Vari surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 3s period, SSW swell with 1 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vari this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vari in the next 16 days are 0.2m 3s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vari over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight to it. The outlook for the next 16 days is a real bummer, I’m not gonna lie. The wave energy is completely flat – zero, zilch, nothing until the tail end of the window. There’s a long dry spell to get through first.
The only spot we’ve got to look at is Vari. It’s a beginner-friendly, inconsistent spot that’s exposed to the south. The water is sitting at 79°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small mercy.
From Wednesday the 12th of August right through to Friday the 22nd of August, there is simply no swell. The combined wave energy stays at 0 – that’s about as weak as it gets. The winds are mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which would be great if there was anything to ride, but it’s just a flat, clean ocean. There’s a few glassy periods in there too, especially on the mornings of the 19th, 20th, and 21st, but still, no waves to speak of.
You’ve got to wait all the way until Saturday the 22nd of August for the first sign of life. In the morning, we finally see a tiny 0.7 ft swell from the south, with a period of just 4 seconds. That’s a short-period, weak little bump, and the combined energy is a measly 1. It’s not gonna be anything to write home about. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the northwest, so it’ll be clean, but it’s tiny. Not a standout.
Sunday the 23rd of August morning is a repeat: another 0.7 ft from the south-southwest, 3-second period, combined energy of 1. Still flat, still poor.
After that, from Monday the 24th of August onward, it’s back to nothing. No swell at all through the rest of the forecast period. The winds are light and often offshore or glassy, but it doesn’t matter because there’s no wave energy.
So, to be honest, there’s no standout session here. The whole 16-day window is a washout. For an inconsistent spot like Vari, this kind of blank run is pretty normal. It’s not the kind of setup that’s gonna get anyone excited. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe the 22nd or 23rd morning, but don’t hold your breath. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for very little.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | E 6 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | E 9 | NNW 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.10m | 5:15AM0.06m | 3:36PM0.09m | 5:44AM0.06m | 4:11PM0.08m | 6:12AM0.07m | 4:44PM0.07m | 6:40AM0.07m | 5:17PM0.06m | 7:09AM0.07m | 5:51PM0.05m | 7:37AM0.07m | 6:21PM0.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:32PM0.00m | 9:28AM0.05m | 10:57PM0.00m | 10:16AM0.05m | 11:22PM0.01m | 11:08AM0.05m | 11:47PM0.02m | 12:09PM0.05m | 00:00AM0.03m | 1:23PM0.05m | 00:09AM0.03m | 3:27PM0.04m | 11:51PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | WNW 4 | NE 5 | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | NE 6 | E 10 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNE 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 2 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2177 | 2421 | 2215 | 2215 | 2294 | 256 | 2250 | 2574 | 841 | 1154 | 2294 | 256 | 187 | 2236 | 316 | 926 | 2097 | 1153 | 1187 | 2664 | 1172 |
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The above surf forecast table for Vari provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vari can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vari 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 (Vari) 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).
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