Vivier Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.73° N 17.51° W

Vivier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vivier sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.9° 

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


Vivier surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SW swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 21st Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 27th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the E by Thu night).

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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0
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1
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0
0
0
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2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
NW
18
0.7
S
5
0.9
NW
15
1
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
35
28
26
24
65
48
186
116
151
106
98
96
152
28
360
401
290
277
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
E
25
ESE
40
ESE
45
E
35
ESE
35
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:32AM0.85m
4:32PM0.73m
5:16AM0.89m
6:00PM0.79m
6:20AM0.98m
6:50PM0.88m
7:03AM1.08m
7:28PM0.98m
7:38AM1.18m
8:01PM1.08m
8:10AM1.26m
8:33PM1.16m
Low Tide
10:13AM0.46m
10:19PM0.46m
11:46AM0.42m
11:42PM0.41m
12:41PM0.35m
00:35AM0.34m
1:20PM0.26m
1:16AM0.26m
1:53PM0.17m
1:52AM0.19m
2:24PM0.09m
2:26AM0.12m
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Temp °C
26
26
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Feels °C
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23
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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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