Vivier Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.73° N 17.51° W

Vivier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vivier sea temperature is
29.1°C
1.1° 

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


Vivier surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SW 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 (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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1
1
0
0
0
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0
0
1
3
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
10
1
SW
7
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SW
7
0.7
SW
8
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
96
86
115
137
104
143
79
59
75
57
37
30
138
251
459
476
521
711
322
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
SW
30
NNE
20
S
0
SSW
5
E
15
WSW
20
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
0
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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glassy
glassy
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cross
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High Tide
7:19PM0.87m
7:38AM1.07m
7:58PM0.95m
8:14AM1.17m
8:32PM1.03m
8:46AM1.25m
9:04PM1.11m
9:17AM1.32m
9:35PM1.16m
9:47AM1.35m
10:06PM1.20m
10:18AM1.35m
10:38PM1.21m
Low Tide
1:06AM0.30m
1:52PM0.26m
1:47AM0.23m
2:27PM0.19m
2:22AM0.17m
2:59PM0.13m
2:55AM0.12m
3:30PM0.08m
3:28AM0.08m
4:00PM0.04m
4:01AM0.07m
4:31PM0.03m
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6:56
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7:27
7:27
7:25
7:24
7:24
7:23
7:22
 mm
3
1
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4
4
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6
Temp °C
28
28
27
27
27
25
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26
Feels °C
32
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32
29
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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