Erakor Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Vanuatu – Efate)
| Name: | Erakor Point |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Erakor Point in Efate is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Right and better left hand reef breaks.. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include coral.
Overall Erakor Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Erakor Point surf quality by season and Erakor Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Erakor Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Erakor Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Fast Lefts | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Boats | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Erakor Island | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | No Boats | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tapi Point | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Erakor Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3301 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3331 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3466 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3521 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3819 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Erakor Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Nandi Waters, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands | 600 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ngaloa Harbor, Kandavu Island, Fiji Islands | 653 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Suva, Suva Harbor, Fiji Islands | 666 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tai Levu, Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 676 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nandi, Vanua Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 693 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Erakor Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1526 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1544 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1548 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1549 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1686 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Erakor Point: |
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| Closest city location | Port Vila (Vanuatu) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Norsup (Vanuatu) | 135 mi |
| Third closest city location | Isangel (Vanuatu) | 136 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santo (Vanuatu) | 177 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aname (Vanuatu) | 189 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Erakor Point is Port Vila Bauerfield (Port-vila) Airport (VLI) in Vanuatu, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Erakor Point is Ouanaham (Lifou) Airport (LIF) in New Caledonia, 349 km (217 miles) away.
