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Hopscotch surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hopscotch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hopscotch sea temperature is
28.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hopscotch this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hopscotch in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hopscotch over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | |
554 | 632 | 549 | 479 | 716 | 849 | 778 | 625 | 495 | 433 | 499 | 388 | 433 | 380 | 280 | 302 | 273 | 204 | 155 | 133 | 296 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:13PM1.19m | 4:49AM1.45m | 6:09PM1.20m | 5:35AM1.43m | 7:07PM1.18m | 6:24AM1.39m | 8:09PM1.16m | 7:18AM1.33m | 9:14PM1.15m | 8:18AM1.25m | 10:21PM1.15m | 9:26AM1.17m | 11:25PM1.17m | 10:42AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:46PM0.44m | 11:39AM-0.02m | 11:36PM0.48m | 12:30PM-0.04m | 00:29AM0.53m | 1:23PM-0.03m | 1:27AM0.58m | 2:20PM0.02m | 2:31AM0.63m | 3:19PM0.09m | 3:44AM0.65m | 4:21PM0.16m | 5:04AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | 5:17 |
— | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | ESE 11 | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 133 | 45 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 29 | 67 | 47 | 495 | 37 | 23 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 204 | 155 | 19 | 296 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | NNE 11 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 39 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NE 10 | S 16 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 11 | SE 15 | NE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 37 | 4 | 5 | 25 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 554 | 632 | 549 | 479 | 716 | 849 | 778 | 625 | 322 | 433 | 499 | 388 | 433 | 380 | 280 | 302 | 273 | — | — | 133 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 536 | 536 | 537 | 537 | 537 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 17 | 13 |
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Information about the Hopscotch Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hopscotch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hopscotch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hopscotch 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 (Hopscotch) 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 Hopscotch 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 Hopscotch, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 24 km (15 miles) away.
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