Pounders Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Vanuatu – Efate)
| Name: | Pounders |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Pounders in Efate is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the south. A reef breaks left. Best around high tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of coral.
Overall Pounders 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 Pounders surf quality by season and Pounders surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Vanuatu - Efate surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Pounders
Visitor Reviews of Pounders |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pounders:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | British Beach | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Doggies | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | High Doggies | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | British Beach | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Crazy Tree | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pounders: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3302 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3333 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3466 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3522 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3820 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pounders: |
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| Closest tide station | Nandi Waters, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands | 603 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ngaloa Harbor, Kandavu Island, Fiji Islands | 656 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Suva, Suva Harbor, Fiji Islands | 669 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tai Levu, Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 679 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nandi, Vanua Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 696 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pounders: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1528 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1546 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1550 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1551 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1687 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pounders: |
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| Closest city location | Port Vila (Vanuatu) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Norsup (Vanuatu) | 132 mi |
| Third closest city location | Isangel (Vanuatu) | 139 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santo (Vanuatu) | 174 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aname (Vanuatu) | 191 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Pounders is Port Vila Bauerfield (Port-vila) Airport (VLI) in Vanuatu, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Pounders is Ouanaham (Lifou) Airport (LIF) in New Caledonia, 350 km (217 miles) away.
