Devils Point surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 18 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 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
S
7
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
12
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
11
0.4
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
80
59
32
39
86
106
30
38
27
17
15
15
9
8
37
36
69
64
60
56
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
5
E
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
12:00PM0.96m
1:22AM1.16m
Low Tide
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
6:32AM0.59m
6:24PM0.30m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
2
1
5
6
3
1
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
26
26
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
26
26
25
26
28
27
28
29
29
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
12
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
11
0.4
ESE
12
Energy kJ
87
80
28
27
39
34
35
30
38
27
17
15
15
6
8
37
36
69
64
60
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
NE
8
0.2
S
11
0.3
WSW
6
Energy kJ
41
39
59
32
32
11
15
14
13
12
11
9
9
9
7
7
11
15
11
10
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
SE
15
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
S
18
0.1
SE
13
0.3
NE
8
0.2
S
11
0.1
NE
8
0.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
3
11
7
6
9
4
4
7
7
7
7
7
5
6
7
11
10
3
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.5
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.3
NE
5
0.4
NE
3
0.3
NNE
5
0.5
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
14
14
9
7
4
86
106
27
28
18
17
11
4
4
3
5
19
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
Distance (km)
515
515
515
515
515
515
521
515
523
520
550
523
550
954
18
11
11
5
520
35
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Efate
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Vanuatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
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.

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