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Doggies surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
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Doggies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Doggies sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doggies this week:
The surf forecast for Doggies over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doggies in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 4th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 4th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doggies over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | |
10 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 38 | 45 | 59 | 53 | 161 | 199 | 154 | 47 | 65 | 84 | 84 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 6:04PM1.10m | 5:35AM1.27m | 6:45PM1.09m | 6:04AM1.25m | 7:25PM1.06m | 6:34AM1.22m | 8:08PM1.04m | 7:04AM1.18m | 8:53PM1.00m | 7:38AM1.13m | 9:44PM0.98m | 8:16AM1.08m | 10:40PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.16m | 11:38PM0.49m | 12:21PM0.14m | 00:11AM0.54m | 12:54PM0.14m | 00:44AM0.59m | 1:29PM0.16m | 1:18AM0.64m | 2:06PM0.19m | 1:56AM0.68m | 2:47PM0.23m | 2:41AM0.72m | 3:33PM0.27m | 3:39AM0.74m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | S 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
10 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 38 | 45 | 59 | 53 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 4 | S 7 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 |
9 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | SE 9 | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 |
4 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | ESE 2 | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 2 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 |
7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 161 | 199 | 154 | 47 | 65 | 84 | 84 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 526 | 526 | 517 | 517 | 526 | 6 | 517 | 943 | 0 | 0 | 1005 | 517 | 517 | 526 | 517 | 517 | 517 | 517 | 517 | 517 | 517 |
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Information about the Doggies Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doggies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doggies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doggies 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 (Doggies) 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 Doggies 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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