Ifira Island surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

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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
27.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ifira Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ifira Island in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
7
1.5
W
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
6
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
205
186
131
82
31
30
30
41
41
58
41
27
25
24
23
47
40
33
57
47
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
NE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
12:03PM0.97m
1:24AM1.17m
1:24PM0.95m
2:08AM1.20m
2:35PM0.95m
2:46AM1.22m
3:36PM0.97m
3:22AM1.24m
4:28PM0.99m
3:55AM1.24m
5:15PM1.01m
4:28AM1.25m
5:57PM1.02m
Low Tide
6:35PM0.29m
7:50AM0.48m
7:31PM0.35m
8:46AM0.38m
8:23PM0.42m
9:33AM0.29m
9:09PM0.47m
10:14AM0.21m
9:52PM0.52m
10:51AM0.15m
10:31PM0.56m
11:27AM0.12m
11:09PM0.59m
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:17
5:17
1
Temp °C
26
27
26
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
27
24
26
25
24
27
27
24
23
24
25
24
25
24
26
26
25
27
27
24
26
27
25
28
27
26
28
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
31
30
32
32
31
31
15
10
41
41
58
41
26
25
22
21
47
40
33
57
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
Energy kJ
40
29
26
13
10
31
30
30
29
27
29
26
27
17
24
23
25
16
16
15
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
4
0.3
NE
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
10
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
13
3
3
10
11
1
13
15
6
13
13
14
14
12
14
15
11
11
15
7
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
7
1.5
W
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
6
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
145
205
186
131
82
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
937
978
937
978
1024
25
26
26
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Efate
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Vanuatu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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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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