Storm history › South Pacific › 2026 season
Cyclone Vaianu (2026)
Vaianu was a Category 3 cyclone of the 2026 South Pacific season. It was tracked from April 5, 2026 to April 13, 2026, about 8 days, and covered 2,980 miles.
At its peak it had winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a lowest pressure of 954 mb.
Its closest pass to a major city was 93 miles from Auckland, New Zealand.
- Peak wind
- 115 mph
- Lowest pressure
- 954 mb
- Strongest
- Category 3 cyclone
- Duration
- 8 days
- Track length
- 2,980 mi
- Energy (ACE)
- 0.0
DepressionTropical stormCat 1Cat 2Cat 3Cat 4Cat 5
Closest pass to major cities
| City | Closest pass |
|---|---|
| Auckland, New Zealand | 93 mi (150 km) |
How it compares
- Peak winds: 119th highest of 671 South Pacific storms on record.
- Lowest pressure: 135th lowest of 844 South Pacific storms with a recorded pressure, tied with Cyclone Kerry (2005), Cyclone Gina (2003), Cyclone Colin (1976).