Wanukaka surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 15 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
28.3° 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 Friday (May 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanukaka in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1718
1672
1387
1105
961
880
721
732
862
862
826
615
458
437
522
442
517
920
803
715
871
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
S
5
S
5
ENE
10
SW
5
S
10
E
10
S
5
SSE
5
NE
10
SSE
5
SE
5
NE
0
ESE
0
ESE
5
NE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
8:48AM2.72m
9:38PM2.28m
9:25AM2.93m
10:21PM2.36m
10:03AM3.10m
11:02PM2.38m
10:43AM3.18m
11:43PM2.36m
11:25AM3.17m
00:26AM2.29m
12:08PM3.07m
1:12AM2.21m
12:54PM2.87m
2:03AM2.13m
Low Tide
3:29PM0.31m
3:16AM0.77m
4:09PM0.05m
3:55AM0.71m
4:50PM-0.11m
4:34AM0.66m
5:32PM-0.16m
5:14AM0.66m
6:14PM-0.11m
5:56AM0.70m
6:59PM0.03m
6:41AM0.80m
7:45PM0.24m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
1
1
5
5
4
8
5
9
6
4
3
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
28
26
28
28
26
28
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
26
31
31
32
31
33
32
32
32
31
31
32
30
31
31
31
31
31
32
31
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
1718
1672
1387
1105
961
880
721
732
862
862
826
615
458
437
336
247
517
920
803
715
871
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SSW
12
1
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
52
43
15
16
16
11
8
22
18
72
239
133
522
442
243
79
71
102
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
4
1
1
2
11
9
16
11
34
16
90
18
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.8
SE
6
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
80
56
62
37
12
6
6
7
49
173
222
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
33
144
0
33
75
0
33
280
0
33
75
0
33
0
0
0
0
0
33
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumba
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
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.

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