Wanukaka surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 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
28.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wanukaka in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 23rd Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
1
2
0
2
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313131313141313131212121414131414141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5954585775253423944864063942382162092047466914121203928811672653
Wind
(km/h)
0
ESE
10
S
15
S
5
NNW
10
SW
10
SW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
W
5
WSW
5
NW
15
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
2.56
10:30AM
2.55
10:30PM
2.71
10:52AM
2.78
11:02PM
2.80
11:16AM
2.97
11:35PM
2.80
11:42AM
3.10
12:07AM
2.72
12:10PM
3.16
12:41AM
2.57
12:40PM
3.11
1:16AM
2.34
1:13PM
2.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:18AM
0.38
4:28PM
0.56
4:43AM
0.28
4:59PM
0.30
5:08AM
0.24
5:31PM
0.10
5:34AM
0.24
6:04PM
-0.01
6:02AM
0.30
6:38PM
-0.02
6:29AM
0.41
7:15PM
0.08
6:58AM
0.57
7:56PM
0.29
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05-
Sunset--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:13--6:12--6:12--6:10
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
1-----4-2232-437261--
Temp. °C272828272828272927262828262727262526262829
Feels °C (?)313231313231313230303130302828302830302930
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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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