Devils Point surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 17 May 2026 +11
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Devils Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Devils Point sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Devils Point this week:

The surf forecast for Devils Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Devils Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Devils Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSE
11
0.8
E
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
E
9
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SE
11
0.5
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
88
127
85
80
126
32
73
86
24
74
26
17
16
15
15
9
19
51
77
68
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
W
10
SW
0
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:30PM1.12m
5:43AM1.34m
7:27PM1.11m
6:30AM1.30m
8:28PM1.09m
7:21AM1.24m
9:31PM1.08m
8:18AM1.17m
10:36PM1.08m
9:24AM1.09m
11:38PM1.10m
10:39AM1.01m
00:34AM1.13m
Low Tide
11:53AM-0.03m
11:48PM0.51m
12:42PM-0.05m
00:40AM0.56m
1:34PM-0.04m
1:36AM0.61m
2:28PM0.00m
2:39AM0.65m
3:26PM0.07m
3:51AM0.66m
4:26PM0.15m
5:13AM0.65m
5:26PM0.23m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
1
1
1
2
6
2
1
1
Temp °C
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
27
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
24
25
25
24
26
25
25
26
26
24
26
28
27
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SE
11
0.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
54
88
71
85
80
27
27
24
26
24
26
26
17
16
15
9
9
7
51
77
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SE
11
0.1
S
13
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
3
3
40
22
11
32
7
11
20
14
13
12
7
14
15
6
19
3
11
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
15
0.3
NE
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SW
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
2
3
4
3
3
6
3
9
15
4
4
7
7
7
7
7
4
7
13
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
9
0.6
E
4
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
E
3
0.7
E
9
0.8
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
18
17
127
13
15
126
9
73
86
8
74
17
18
13
7
2
1
3
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
515
515
515
515
515
515
515
515
515
521
521
523
523
523
523
953
954
17
10
35
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Efate
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Vanuatu
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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Information about the Devils Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Devils Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Devils Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Devils Point 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 (Devils Point) 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 Devils Point 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 Devils Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 15 km (9 miles) away.

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