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Lat Long: 14.73° N 17.51° W

Vivier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vivier sea temperature is
29.0°C
0.8° 

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


Vivier surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, NW swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with NW 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 21st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
23
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
1
NW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
56
331
147
137
93
83
214
360
529
444
369
287
199
110
36
39
39
23
17
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
N
25
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
25
N
30
NNW
30
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNE
20
N
5
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:44AM0.90m
3:41PM0.75m
4:16AM0.92m
5:10PM0.80m
5:23AM0.99m
6:07PM0.89m
6:12AM1.07m
6:48PM0.99m
6:52AM1.15m
7:24PM1.09m
7:30AM1.22m
7:59PM1.18m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.44m
9:28AM0.45m
9:25PM0.47m
10:54AM0.42m
10:49PM0.45m
11:52AM0.35m
11:49PM0.39m
12:34PM0.26m
00:36AM0.31m
1:09PM0.17m
1:16AM0.22m
1:43PM0.08m
1:55AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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