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Wanukaka surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 WITAForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Wanukaka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wanukaka sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wanukaka this week:
The surf forecast for Wanukaka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wanukaka in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wanukaka over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
731 | 465 | 572 | 430 | 522 | 442 | 517 | 920 | 803 | 882 | 1039 | 906 | 1140 | 911 | 1108 | 911 | 676 | 511 | 380 | 286 | 245 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | off | cross | off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 11:43PM2.36m | 11:25AM3.17m | 00:26AM2.29m | 12:08PM3.07m | 1:12AM2.21m | 12:54PM2.87m | 2:03AM2.13m | 1:44PM2.60m | 3:03AM2.07m | 2:44PM2.31m | 4:15AM2.06m | 4:04PM2.05m | 5:32AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM-0.16m | 5:14AM0.66m | 6:14PM-0.11m | 5:56AM0.70m | 6:59PM0.03m | 6:41AM0.80m | 7:45PM0.24m | 7:32AM0.94m | 8:34PM0.47m | 8:34AM1.10m | 9:30PM0.70m | 9:58AM1.21m | 10:36PM0.89m | 11:48AM1.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 |
 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | 5:47 |
2 | 8 | — | 10 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 731 | 465 | 572 | 430 | 330 | 251 | 517 | 920 | 803 | 882 | 1039 | 906 | 1140 | 911 | 1108 | 911 | 676 | 511 | 380 | 286 | 245 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SW 20 | SE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 16 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 84 | 239 | 23 | 522 | 442 | 209 | 47 | 91 | 43 | 38 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 21 | ESE 6 | SW 19 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | W 8 | SE 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 18 | 72 | 6 | 133 | 54 | 35 | 43 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 15 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 37 | 60 | 96 | 92 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 146 | 75 | 146 | 146 | 0 | 144 | 146 | 0 | 144 |
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Information about the Wanukaka Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wanukaka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wanukaka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wanukaka 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 (Wanukaka) 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 Wanukaka 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sumba? If you are looking for accommodation near Wanukaka, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sumba, consider staying in Adalara which is 34 km (21 miles) away.
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