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Hopscotch surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 18 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
27.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hopscotch this week:
The surf forecast for Hopscotch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hopscotch in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 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 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | |
867 | 924 | 672 | 535 | 424 | 585 | 671 | 541 | 380 | 240 | 202 | 165 | 165 | 144 | 143 | 327 | 314 | 208 | 346 | 260 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 00:21AM1.20m | 11:58AM1.05m | 1:10AM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:22PM0.23m | 6:20AM0.58m | 6:20PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | NE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | — | 28 | 28 | 37 | 36 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 165 | 144 | 143 | 327 | 314 | 208 | 346 | 260 | 235 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 7 | — | ENE 8 | NNE 11 | SE 15 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 12 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 16 | — | 38 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 103 | 18 | 11 | 129 | 18 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | NNE 10 | E 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 7 | NE 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 867 | 924 | 672 | 535 | 424 | 585 | 671 | 541 | 380 | 240 | 202 | 165 | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 13 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 531 | 536 | 531 | 537 | 537 | 563 | 915 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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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.
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