Black Sands Beach surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 12 Oct 2025 +11
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Black Sands Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Sands Beach sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Sands Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Black Sands Beach in the next 12 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Sands Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ESE
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
ESE
0.6
SE
0.8
SE
1
SE
1.2
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
S
1
E
0.7
E
0.5
S
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)884888984444557874868
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37862665181415401281018426669553235551942
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:12AM
0.99
9:03PM
1.12
11:38AM
0.98
10:17PM
1.05
12:57PM
1.01
11:45PM
1.01
1:58PM
1.05
1:06AM
1.01
2:44PM
1.10
2:12AM
1.03
3:20PM
1.15
3:06AM
1.05
3:50PM
1.18
3:53AM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:13PM
0.66
4:20AM
0.18
4:36PM
0.70
5:36AM
0.21
6:13PM
0.70
6:49AM
0.23
7:34PM
0.63
7:49AM
0.24
8:34PM
0.55
8:38AM
0.25
9:20PM
0.47
9:19AM
0.27
9:59PM
0.39
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise5:20--5:20--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:16--5:16--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:47-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------1-----111---4
Temp. °C272725272725272726262524252524252624262624
Feels °C (?)272626262727272725242322212222232422242524
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Efate

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Black Sands Beach (light winds from the E.(Wind varies from 050 to 120 degs) at Bauerfield Airport - Efate Island 9 km from Black Sands Beach). 1.1m 8s swell from the ESE to make surfable waves.

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19 km/h
E
Cross-On
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Information about the Black Sands Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Sands Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Sands Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Sands Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Black Sands Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Black Sands Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Efate? If you are looking for accommodation near Black Sands Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 12 km (7 miles) away.

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