British Beach surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 26 Feb 2026 +11
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British Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's British Beach sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for British Beach this week:

The surf forecast for British Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at British Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 2nd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 5th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 27th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.4
SE
0.2
ESE
1.8
NW
2.1
W
1
SSW
1
S
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
S
1
S
0.7
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.2
NW
Period(s) (?)118766787781091056668896
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2205229373991103022281381947910337116755575715792
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
20
NNE
40
NW
25
W
25
W
30
WSW
25
W
20
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:41PM
1.19
3:03AM
1.04
1:58PM
1.21
4:00AM
1.11
3:05PM
1.26
4:44AM
1.18
4:03PM
1.30
5:22AM
1.24
4:53PM
1.32
5:57AM
1.28
5:40PM
1.31
6:30AM
1.30
6:23PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.24
8:13AM
0.72
9:12PM
0.18
9:23AM
0.65
10:05PM
0.12
10:19AM
0.57
10:51PM
0.10
11:06AM
0.50
11:32PM
0.10
11:49AM
0.43
12:09AM
0.14
12:30PM
0.38
12:44AM
0.20
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise5:43--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--
Sunset-6:14--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:12--6:10--6:09-
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Rain (mm)
291512446221-3364--23233
Temp. °C262627282827292927282827272727282827282827
Feels °C (?)262928292827303029313130292827272728303130
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Information about the British Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for British Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at British Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our British 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 (British 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 British 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 British Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 8 km (5 miles) away.

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