Soumabal Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Vanuatu – Efate)
| Name: | Soumabal Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Soumabal Point in Efate is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the south.The break here is a left hand point. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include sharks,coral.
Overall Soumabal 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 Soumabal Point surf quality by season and Soumabal Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Soumabal Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Soumabal Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Bobs | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Hopscotch | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Sea River | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Rusty Barrel | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Teouma Bay | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Soumabal Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3294 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3324 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3459 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3516 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3812 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Soumabal Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Nandi Waters, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands | 589 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ngaloa Harbor, Kandavu Island, Fiji Islands | 641 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Suva, Suva Harbor, Fiji Islands | 654 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tai Levu, Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 664 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Levuka, Ovalau Island, Fiji Islands | 682 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Soumabal Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1523 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1539 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1544 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1545 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1682 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Soumabal Point: |
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| Closest city location | Port Vila (Vanuatu) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Isangel (Vanuatu) | 130 mi |
| Third closest city location | Norsup (Vanuatu) | 142 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Aname (Vanuatu) | 182 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santo (Vanuatu) | 183 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Soumabal Point is Port Vila Bauerfield (Port-vila) Airport (VLI) in Vanuatu, which is 23 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Soumabal Point is Ouanaham (Lifou) Airport (LIF) in New Caledonia, 354 km (220 miles) away.
