Erakor Island surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 16 Mar 2026 +11
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Erakor Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Erakor Island sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Erakor Island this week:

The surf forecast for Erakor Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Erakor Island in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 16th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 17th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 17th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Erakor Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.9
S
1
S
1
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)78981817168998881110101088810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)371081461431671471269152795133212956393120262224
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:53PM
1.19
4:56AM
1.19
4:36PM
1.23
5:25AM
1.25
5:18PM
1.26
5:54AM
1.30
6:01PM
1.26
6:24AM
1.34
6:45PM
1.25
6:57AM
1.35
7:33PM
1.21
7:32AM
1.34
8:25PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06AM
0.57
10:28PM
0.22
10:46AM
0.48
11:03PM
0.20
11:24AM
0.39
11:37PM
0.21
12:02PM
0.31
12:13AM
0.24
12:42PM
0.24
12:49AM
0.30
1:24PM
0.20
1:27AM
0.38
2:10PM
0.18
2:08AM
0.48
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--5:59--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55-
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Rain (mm)
12491-1--1--12410132423
Temp. °C252626252626282827282827282927292927292927
Feels °C (?)272827272930323131313130303130323230313130
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Information about the Erakor Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Erakor Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Erakor Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Erakor Island 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 (Erakor Island) 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 Erakor Island 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 Erakor Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 7 km (4 miles) away.

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