Hopscotch surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 08 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
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hopscotch this week:

The surf forecast for Hopscotch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 12th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hopscotch over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SE
0.4
SSE
0.6
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
WSW
0.5
S
0.7
S
1.9
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.3
SSE
1.1
S
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)888888788886111113131312111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48193724242221191911111364118128513761053761454291133
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
S
5
E
5
NE
5
NNE
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
5
NNW
0
W
5
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
0
WNW
5
N
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
offoffglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:05AM
1.18
8:59PM
0.97
8:42AM
1.12
10:07PM
0.90
9:28AM
1.06
11:39PM
0.87
10:32AM
1.02
1:11AM
0.89
11:50AM
1.01
2:14AM
0.94
1:00PM
1.04
2:55AM
1.00
1:56PM
1.10
3:28AM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:46PM
0.38
2:32AM
0.58
3:40PM
0.41
3:17AM
0.67
4:46PM
0.43
4:24AM
0.72
6:05PM
0.43
5:58AM
0.75
7:15PM
0.39
7:20AM
0.72
8:09PM
0.33
8:16AM
0.67
8:50PM
0.27
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:48--
Sunset-6:06--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:02--6:01-
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-23-13--11-2121--22310
Temp. °C282827282927292927292927292927282827272727
Feels °C (?)313230323431323231343430323332312929292928
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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 12 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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