Surf Forecasts:
Vesi Passage surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SE swell with 2,535 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vesi Passage in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vesi Passage over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
183 | 175 | 139 | 169 | 103 | 395 | 410 | 376 | 371 | 702 | 874 | 1057 | 801 | 1473 | 1305 | 1209 | 1054 | 1147 | 936 | 638 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:45AM1.32m | 11:06PM1.43m | 11:39AM1.23m | 11:53PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:13AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.01m | 2:05AM0.21m | 2:29PM0.07m | 2:56AM0.21m | 3:15PM0.14m | 3:46AM0.24m | 4:00PM0.24m | 4:37AM0.27m | 4:45PM0.34m | 5:29AM0.32m | 5:33PM0.43m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 12 | SSE 9 |
183 | 175 | 139 | 108 | 110 | 395 | 410 | 376 | 371 | 702 | 874 | 1057 | 801 | 1473 | 1305 | 1209 | 1054 | 1147 | 841 | 463 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | SW 9 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
127 | 150 | 106 | 95 | 103 | 83 | 61 | 51 | 55 | 32 | 163 | 98 | 329 | 55 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 157 | 936 | 638 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 |
80 | 150 | 125 | 169 | 103 | 88 | 42 | 40 | 32 | 16 | 37 | 38 | 77 | 38 | — | — | 14 | 18 | 17 | 324 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | 10 | 145 | 171 | 232 | 233 | 109 | 72 | 67 | 113 | 377 | 315 | 453 | 514 | 444 | 346 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 80 | 97 | 49 | 49 | 80 | 97 | 779 | 116 | 97 | 49 | 80 | 80 | 782 | 1119 | 1119 | 1363 | 1253 | 1253 | 1363 |
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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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