Hopscotch surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 +11
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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
29.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)999999888888878777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)151158168176274397361302266373310328270280250233231167233222158
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:26AM
1.06
12:36PM
1.14
2:24AM
1.13
1:45PM
1.17
3:09AM
1.19
2:43PM
1.21
3:47AM
1.25
3:32PM
1.23
4:20AM
1.29
4:17PM
1.24
4:50AM
1.32
5:00PM
1.23
5:18AM
1.32
5:41PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:47AM
0.67
7:32PM
0.20
7:58AM
0.60
8:27PM
0.17
8:54AM
0.52
9:13PM
0.16
9:40AM
0.43
9:53PM
0.18
10:21AM
0.36
10:30PM
0.22
11:00AM
0.30
11:04PM
0.27
11:37AM
0.26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
Sunrise-5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52-
Sunset--5:51--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:46
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
41372172-3--------133
Temp. °C282929282929282829282828282829282828272727
Feels °C (?)323232323130302930292829282728282727282627
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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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