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Wanukaka surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 25 Mar 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
29.1° 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wanukaka over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 572 | 555 | 321 | 645 | 237 | 698 | 905 | 835 | 636 | 1117 | 998 | 737 | 545 | 472 | 384 | 270 | 93 | 85 | 93 | 138 | 178 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:50PM 2.75 | 2:40AM 1.79 | 2:35PM 2.46 | 4:07AM 1.55 | 3:54PM 2.15 | 7:44AM 1.61 | 6:39PM 2.04 | 8:51AM 1.91 | 8:20PM 2.19 | 9:23AM 2.20 | 9:16PM 2.38 | 9:51AM 2.46 | 9:57PM 2.53 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:44PM 0.56 | 8:00AM 1.01 | 9:52PM 0.85 | 8:41AM 1.29 | 12:13AM 1.00 | 11:46AM 1.51 | 2:13AM 0.86 | 2:26PM 1.26 | 3:03AM 0.69 | 3:19PM 0.94 | 3:38AM 0.55 | 3:56PM 0.64 | 4:08AM 0.46 | ||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | 4 | 3 | - | 8 | 14 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
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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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