Wanukaka surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 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
28.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 05) at 11PM. 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 1.2m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
3
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.8
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
309
226
319
230
376
455
388
694
521
508
636
365
355
248
142
299
251
143
248
91
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
10
SSE
20
SE
5
ENE
20
SE
35
SE
10
ENE
20
SE
25
SE
10
E
15
SSE
20
SE
5
ENE
15
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:52AM2.79m
00:41AM2.16m
12:20PM2.68m
1:13AM2.04m
12:49PM2.54m
1:51AM1.91m
1:20PM2.38m
2:41AM1.81m
1:59PM2.19m
4:00AM1.76m
2:59PM2.00m
5:41AM1.83m
4:56PM1.87m
Low Tide
6:32PM0.24m
6:13AM0.84m
7:05PM0.37m
6:42AM0.96m
7:40PM0.53m
7:13AM1.10m
8:20PM0.69m
7:53AM1.26m
9:11PM0.85m
8:57AM1.41m
10:21PM0.97m
10:57AM1.45m
11:46PM1.02m
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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5:51
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
27
28
26
28
28
27
31
31
30
31
30
29
31
30
27
29
27
26
28
27
27
29
29
28
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSW
12
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1.2
SE
6
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
S
8
0.6
SW
13
1.3
SE
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
SW
12
1
SE
7
Energy kJ
330
309
226
66
117
99
262
301
109
521
508
636
365
355
58
93
144
169
20
39
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.4
SW
20
0.6
S
6
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.1
SW
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.7
S
6
Energy kJ
4
97
27
319
230
376
455
388
694
142
85
3
4
4
248
142
12
116
60
35
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
21
0.3
S
6
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
22
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SW
11
0.8
SW
14
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
44
6
92
142
118
85
25
30
245
10
4
4
4
15
5
5
39
12
85
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SSE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1
ESE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.7
ESE
6
1.8
SE
8
2.1
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
17
15
32
109
74
80
62
185
222
345
422
225
211
251
60
46
299
251
143
248
142
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
34
75
0
144
146
0
144
146
0
147
146
0
147
144
0
144
146
0
144
34
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumba
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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