Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Vanuatu – Efate)
| Name: | Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) in Efate is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. Both left and right reef breaks. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for coral and rips.
Overall Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) 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 Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) surf quality by season and Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Takara | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | The Sequel | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Nagar | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | White Cows | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Forari Mine Lefts and Rights | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island): |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3282 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3312 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3446 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3502 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3800 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island): |
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| Closest tide station | Nandi Waters, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands | 592 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ngaloa Harbor, Kandavu Island, Fiji Islands | 647 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Suva, Suva Harbor, Fiji Islands | 658 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tai Levu, Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 667 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nandi, Vanua Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 683 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island): |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1542 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1559 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1563 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1564 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1702 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island): |
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| Closest city location | Port Vila (Vanuatu) | 16 mi |
| Second closest city location | Norsup (Vanuatu) | 124 mi |
| Third closest city location | Isangel (Vanuatu) | 149 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santo (Vanuatu) | 165 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Port-Olry (Vanuatu) | 196 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) is Port Vila Bauerfield (Port-vila) Airport (VLI) in Vanuatu, which is 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Mangea Reefs (The Channel Island) is Ouanaham (Lifou) Airport (LIF) in New Caledonia, 381 km (237 miles) away.
