Surf Forecasts:
Vunaniu surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 553 | 437 | 440 | 302 | 294 | 206 | 143 | 176 | 173 | 302 | 236 | 427 | 1040 | 1052 | 1566 | 1274 | 1225 | 911 | 899 | 732 | 595 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.65m | 7:11AM1.54m | 7:26PM1.67m | 7:56AM1.52m | 8:07PM1.67m | 8:45AM1.47m | 8:53PM1.63m | 9:40AM1.41m | 9:45PM1.58m | 10:42AM1.35m | 10:45PM1.52m | 11:52AM1.31m | 11:54PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.22m | 1:04AM0.19m | 1:14PM0.24m | 1:47AM0.15m | 1:55PM0.28m | 2:33AM0.14m | 2:40PM0.34m | 3:23AM0.16m | 3:30PM0.41m | 4:20AM0.20m | 4:29PM0.48m | 5:24AM0.24m | 5:37PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 283 | 264 | 357 | 282 | 269 | 206 | 129 | 94 | 125 | 115 | 99 | 427 | 1040 | 1052 | 1566 | 1274 | 1225 | 911 | 899 | 732 | 595 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 553 | 437 | 115 | 73 | 49 | 67 | 51 | 48 | 137 | 150 | 236 | 78 | 52 | 55 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 25 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 15 |
| kJ | 62 | 61 | 57 | 51 | 22 | 72 | 62 | 61 | 145 | 302 | 101 | 261 | 14 | 30 | 59 | 25 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 349 | 415 | 440 | 302 | 294 | 196 | 143 | 176 | 173 | — | — | — | 93 | 134 | 181 | 321 | 251 | 266 | 324 | 324 | 297 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 73 | 84 | 73 | 1904 | 0 | 73 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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