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(Efate, Vanuatu)

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Erakor Point Surf Guide

Erakor Point in Efate is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Right and better left hand reef breaks.. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include coral.

Erakor Point Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	4.0
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	27.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Erakor Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Erakor Point occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

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What's the best time of year to surf Erakor Point (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Erakor Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 7% of the time in February while 23% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 70% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

23%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

70%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Erakor Point Location Map

Interactive Erakor Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Erakor Point is Port Vila Bauerfield (Port-vila) Airport (VLI) in Vanuatu, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Erakor Point is Ouanaham (Lifou) Airport (LIF) in New Caledonia, 349 km (217 miles) away.

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Erakor Point Surf Forecasts:

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7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 06:42 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 09
ft, °F	8AM	11AM	2PM	5PM
Wave (m)	ESE	ESE	ESE	S
Period (s)	9	9	9	4
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	on	on	on	on

What does Erakor Point look like?

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Tides at Erakor Point

Current tide and informaton

For Port Vila, Vanuatu, 6 km from Erakor Point.

Next High Water: 04:07pm | 1.02m

Next Low Water: 09:28am | 0.06m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Erakor Point Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.5 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Erakor Point won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite