Vivier Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.73° N 17.51° W

Vivier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vivier sea temperature is
28.8° 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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.7
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
33
41
50
35
42
61
58
31
56
62
131
111
137
125
181
174
167
306
386
581
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
15
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
15
S
25
SSW
25
W
25
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:24PM0.94m
6:55AM1.14m
7:30PM1.01m
7:52AM1.26m
8:23PM1.09m
8:41AM1.37m
9:09PM1.16m
9:25AM1.45m
9:51PM1.20m
10:07AM1.47m
10:30PM1.22m
10:46AM1.44m
11:08PM1.21m
Low Tide
12:03PM0.28m
00:17AM0.25m
1:14PM0.19m
1:18AM0.18m
2:10PM0.09m
2:10AM0.10m
2:57PM0.02m
2:56AM0.03m
3:41PM-0.03m
3:39AM0.00m
4:21PM-0.03m
4:20AM-0.00m
4:58PM-0.01m
clear
clear
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rain showers
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clear
rain showers
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:36
7:35
7:35
7:34
7:34
7:32
7:32
 mm
1
7
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
Feels °C
32
30
31
30
31
30
32
32
32
30
27
29
28
28
27
25
27
26
27
28
27
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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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