Doggies surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 +11
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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
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doggies this week:

The surf forecast for Doggies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doggies in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 13th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 124mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 193mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.8
S
1.1
SSE
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.8
W
0.3
SE
1.1
W
0.6
W
1.2
W
0.1
SE
2.3
NW
0.1
SE
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)777778999888128111312811813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7158113726648262621412417193113131284112023
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
30
ESE
20
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
45
E
45
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
40
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
25
N
30
N
20
NNE
15
N
25
NW
30
N
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:46AM
1.23
9:14PM
1.10
10:30AM
1.21
10:15PM
1.00
11:13AM
1.20
11:28PM
0.92
11:59AM
1.18
12:52AM
0.88
12:46PM
1.18
2:17AM
0.89
1:34PM
1.18
3:27AM
0.93
2:22PM
1.20
4:21AM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
0.58
3:45AM
0.30
4:45PM
0.57
4:27AM
0.42
5:51PM
0.54
5:13AM
0.53
6:58PM
0.49
6:07AM
0.62
8:01PM
0.43
7:09AM
0.68
8:55PM
0.36
8:13AM
0.72
9:41PM
0.30
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:28-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282827292826262525262526262627272626262626
Feels °C (?)313029312925232222252425252528262630282426
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Efate? If you are looking for accommodation near Doggies, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 8 km (5 miles) away.

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