Ifira Island surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 +11
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Ifira Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ifira Island sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ifira Island this week:

The surf forecast for Ifira Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ifira Island in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.6
SE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSE
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)14151514131313141212111111111010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)661592122642291668124619321416312356811071929460575759
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
1.14
7:45AM
1.30
9:31PM
1.10
8:36AM
1.23
10:44PM
1.06
9:38AM
1.15
12:02AM
1.06
10:55AM
1.08
1:13AM
1.09
12:22PM
1.04
2:09AM
1.14
1:43PM
1.04
2:55AM
1.19
2:51PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:55AM
0.57
2:48PM
0.07
2:52AM
0.64
3:48PM
0.12
4:02AM
0.70
4:56PM
0.18
5:30AM
0.71
6:08PM
0.22
7:00AM
0.66
7:16PM
0.25
8:12AM
0.57
8:15PM
0.28
9:09AM
0.46
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
Sunrise-5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:30
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Rain (mm)
-56115126201323882912------
Temp. °C262626242524252626252625242423242626262727
Feels °C (?)272828262628272828272625232726262827282928
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Information about the Ifira Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ifira Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ifira Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ifira Island 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 (Ifira Island) 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 Ifira Island 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 Ifira Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 5 km (3 miles) away.

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