Wanukaka surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 01 May 2026 WITA
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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
29.1° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
988
947
816
651
642
617
548
465
458
494
451
437
330
309
226
319
230
376
455
388
694
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
NE
10
SSE
5
SE
10
ENE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
SSE
20
SE
5
ENE
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:03AM2.80m
10:43PM2.40m
10:30AM2.86m
11:13PM2.39m
10:57AM2.88m
11:42PM2.35m
11:24AM2.86m
00:11AM2.27m
11:52AM2.79m
00:41AM2.16m
12:20PM2.68m
1:13AM2.04m
12:49PM2.54m
1:51AM1.91m
Low Tide
4:35PM0.22m
4:25AM0.68m
5:04PM0.13m
4:52AM0.68m
5:32PM0.11m
5:19AM0.70m
6:02PM0.14m
5:46AM0.75m
6:32PM0.24m
6:13AM0.84m
7:05PM0.37m
6:42AM0.96m
7:40PM0.53m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
1
Temp °C
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
29
29
28
30
30
32
31
30
31
29
30
29
30
30
31
31
30
30
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
12
1
SSE
5
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
988
947
816
651
642
617
548
465
458
494
451
437
330
309
226
319
88
58
262
301
694
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.8
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.8
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
6
6
28
25
5
5
4
4
4
37
14
97
28
123
230
376
455
388
245
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.4
SW
19
0.6
S
6
0.4
SW
22
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
5
5
4
18
3
6
92
24
118
85
23
31
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.7
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
1.3
SE
5
1.1
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
1.3
SE
5
1.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
29
30
47
25
30
13
35
29
18
25
44
23
14
42
25
92
59
55
83
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
144
146
75
33
144
0
34
144
0
144
144
0
33
0
0
34
144
0
34
144
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumba
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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