Wanukaka surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia

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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 Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanukaka in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 28th May)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
3
2
0
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
1
1
3
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
8
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
212
230
362
421
636
485
459
808
1213
1591
1787
1697
1393
1048
839
683
563
423
314
259
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
10
E
15
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
15
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
SE
15
SE
5
NE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
NE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
NE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
NE
10
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
High Tide
5:43PM1.89m
6:39AM2.23m
7:13PM1.88m
7:32AM2.36m
8:21PM1.94m
8:15AM2.47m
9:11PM2.02m
8:53AM2.57m
9:51PM2.09m
9:27AM2.65m
10:27PM2.14m
10:00AM2.70m
11:00PM2.17m
10:33AM2.74m
Low Tide
11:52PM1.01m
1:22PM1.02m
1:02AM1.05m
2:22PM0.81m
1:57AM1.05m
3:05PM0.62m
2:42AM1.02m
3:41PM0.45m
3:20AM0.98m
4:14PM0.33m
3:55AM0.93m
4:46PM0.24m
4:28AM0.89m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
26
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
27
26
28
27
26
25
26
26
26
24
26
27
26
26
26
25
26
27
26
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
17
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
Energy kJ
268
212
144
362
116
636
485
459
808
1213
1591
1787
1697
1393
1048
839
683
563
423
314
259
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.1
S
20
0.6
SE
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
32
130
230
110
421
18
70
67
317
208
32
23
45
7
13
31
66
206
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
13
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
11
0.1
SW
22
0.8
SW
19
0.5
SSE
6
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
19
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
18
10
4
54
58
19
450
19
7
12
37
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.1
SE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.7
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
1.2
ESE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
Energy kJ
288
208
148
183
113
59
55
25
30
53
39
32
72
35
31
26
23
18
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
144
0
147
34
0
34
34
0
75
146
0
75
33
0
146
146
0
146
147
0
144
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumba
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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.

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