Vivier Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.73° N 17.51° W

Vivier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vivier sea temperature is
29.4°C
1.4° 

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


Vivier surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 29th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (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 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
18
22
138
251
453
476
597
720
397
730
638
463
309
269
215
167
127
125
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
5
E
5
ENE
5
NE
10
NNE
5
SSW
10
W
10
N
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:04PM1.11m
9:17AM1.32m
9:35PM1.16m
9:47AM1.35m
10:06PM1.20m
10:18AM1.35m
10:38PM1.21m
10:50AM1.32m
11:12PM1.20m
11:24AM1.25m
11:48PM1.16m
12:03PM1.16m
00:29AM1.10m
Low Tide
2:55AM0.12m
3:30PM0.08m
3:28AM0.08m
4:00PM0.04m
4:01AM0.07m
4:31PM0.03m
4:35AM0.07m
5:03PM0.04m
5:12AM0.09m
5:37PM0.07m
5:52AM0.13m
6:15PM0.13m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:24
7:23
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:21
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
26
27
26
26
27
27
Feels °C
30
30
30
30
32
32
32
32
32
30
32
31
30
29
29
29
29
31
30
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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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