Surf Forecasts:
Vunaniu surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vunaniu this week:
The surf forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vunaniu in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) 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 0.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SW 16 | ESE 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 587 | 471 | 414 | 371 | 380 | 474 | 363 | 371 | 264 | 371 | 322 | 232 | 211 | 335 | 489 | 743 | 772 | 725 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:02AM1.45m | 8:02PM1.57m | 8:45AM1.38m | 8:41PM1.50m | 9:31AM1.31m | 9:24PM1.42m | 10:22AM1.24m | 10:13PM1.35m | 11:20AM1.19m | 11:08PM1.29m | 12:23PM1.17m | 00:10AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.16m | 1:54PM0.38m | 2:30AM0.20m | 2:34PM0.46m | 3:13AM0.26m | 3:17PM0.53m | 4:00AM0.33m | 4:05PM0.60m | 4:52AM0.39m | 5:00PM0.65m | 5:50AM0.44m | 6:04PM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 587 | 409 | 275 | 214 | 136 | 88 | 173 | 371 | 211 | 193 | 322 | 232 | 103 | 335 | 489 | 743 | 772 | 725 | 636 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | NW 11 | NW 12 | S 16 |
| kJ | 24 | 13 | 13 | 34 | 31 | 126 | 171 | 14 | 207 | 371 | 11 | 10 | 211 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 8 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | NW 10 | NW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 439 | 471 | 414 | 371 | 380 | 474 | 363 | 232 | 264 | 306 | 166 | 203 | 25 | 197 | 197 | 180 | 176 | 92 | 156 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 62 | 27 | 1503 | 27 | 3 | 1938 | 27 | 27 | 1890 | 1862 | 1349 | 27 | 1329 |
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The above surf forecast table for Vunaniu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vunaniu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vunaniu 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 (Vunaniu) 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).
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