
Surf Forecasts:
Vesi Passage surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vesi Passage this week:
The surf forecast for Vesi Passage over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vesi Passage in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vesi Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
342 | 325 | 295 | 262 | 225 | 220 | 179 | 175 | 139 | 169 | 106 | 390 | 410 | 376 | 447 | 425 | 905 | 1005 | 1018 | 1132 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:31PM1.40m | 5:34AM1.61m | 6:25PM1.47m | 6:29AM1.63m | 7:15PM1.52m | 7:21AM1.61m | 8:03PM1.55m | 8:12AM1.57m | 8:50PM1.56m | 9:03AM1.50m | 9:35PM1.53m | 9:54AM1.41m | 10:20PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:23PM0.30m | 12:05PM0.01m | 00:19AM0.25m | 12:56PM-0.01m | 1:13AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.01m | 2:05AM0.21m | 2:29PM0.07m | 2:56AM0.21m | 3:15PM0.14m | 3:46AM0.24m | 4:00PM0.24m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
276 | 205 | 295 | 262 | 225 | 220 | 179 | 175 | 139 | 136 | 106 | 390 | 410 | 376 | 447 | 425 | 905 | 1005 | 1018 | 1132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 12 | E 9 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSE 10 |
109 | 127 | 133 | 97 | 68 | 137 | 127 | 150 | 106 | 95 | 103 | 83 | 83 | 51 | 46 | 74 | 55 | 67 | 39 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 |
54 | 27 | 169 | 104 | 103 | 146 | 80 | 150 | 125 | 169 | 103 | 95 | 60 | 40 | 49 | 45 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 |
342 | 325 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 107 | 114 | 89 | 77 | 50 | 58 | 71 | 75 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 779 | 97 | 102 | 187 | 80 | 49 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 177 | 97 | 101 | 116 | 177 | 107 | 102 | 49 | 0 | 7 | 325 |
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Information about the Vesi Passage Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vesi Passage provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vesi Passage can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vesi Passage 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 (Vesi Passage) 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 Vesi Passage 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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