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Ifira Island surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 09 Jan 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
28.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ifira Island this week:

The surf forecast for Ifira Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ifira Island in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 12th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 12th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 12th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 163mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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0.7
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0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SE
0.6
W
0.3
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1.1
W
0.3
SE
0.2
ESE
1
W
0.1
SE
0.1
S
0.3
ESE
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)77899898128138811816813121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)70798273552815101131042110624835123332
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
25
ENE
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NE
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NNE
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Wind State (?)
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:30AM
1.21
10:15PM
1.00
11:13AM
1.20
11:28PM
0.92
11:59AM
1.18
12:52AM
0.88
12:46PM
1.18
2:17AM
0.89
1:34PM
1.18
3:27AM
0.93
2:22PM
1.20
4:21AM
0.98
3:09PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:45PM
0.57
4:27AM
0.42
5:51PM
0.54
5:13AM
0.53
6:58PM
0.49
6:07AM
0.62
8:01PM
0.43
7:09AM
0.68
8:55PM
0.36
8:13AM
0.72
9:41PM
0.30
9:10AM
0.72
10:22PM
0.24
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:18--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:28-
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Rain (mm)
1443071264815101094712241061441
Temp. °C303026252525262525252526262626262626262627
Feels °C (?)313126252525272626262625252424232323222224
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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 12 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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