Vivier Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.73° N 17.51° W

Vivier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vivier sea temperature is
29.1°C
1.0° 

Vivier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vivier surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vivier this week:

The surf forecast for Vivier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivier in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 15th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Night
AM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
93
71
56
47
37
29
12
26
28
23
74
78
93
93
91
105
169
146
183
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
NNE
35
S
20
NW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
NE
10
N
15
N
Wind State
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:11PM1.12m
8:24AM1.38m
8:51PM1.20m
9:04AM1.42m
9:28PM1.25m
9:41AM1.42m
10:02PM1.27m
10:16AM1.37m
10:35PM1.26m
10:50AM1.28m
11:08PM1.22m
11:22AM1.17m
11:41PM1.15m
Low Tide
1:57AM0.11m
2:39PM0.01m
2:39AM0.04m
3:16PM-0.02m
3:19AM0.01m
3:50PM-0.03m
3:57AM0.00m
4:23PM-0.01m
4:35AM0.03m
4:56PM0.04m
5:12AM0.08m
5:28PM0.11m
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6:58
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7:15
7:15
7:14
7:14
7:13
7:12
7:10
 mm
5
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
27
25
27
27
27
28
27
26
27
27
26
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26
26
26
26
27
28
27
Feels °C
32
32
28
30
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
27
27
27
29
27
28
29
30
29
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Information about the Vivier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vivier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vivier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vivier 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 (Vivier) 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 Vivier 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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