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Ifira Island surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 01 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.7° C
(Which is 1.5°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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ifira Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Fri 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | S 16 | ESE 10 | S 16 | ESE 10 | S 17 | S 16 | |
13 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 36 | 31 | 96 | 180 | 148 | 194 | 207 | 0 | 5 | 320 | 5 | 256 | 22 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 5:35AM1.27m | 6:45PM1.09m | 6:04AM1.25m | 7:25PM1.06m | 6:34AM1.22m | 8:08PM1.04m | 7:04AM1.18m | 8:53PM1.00m | 7:38AM1.13m | 9:44PM0.98m | 8:16AM1.08m | 10:40PM0.97m | 9:04AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38PM0.49m | 12:21PM0.14m | 00:11AM0.54m | 12:54PM0.14m | 00:44AM0.59m | 1:29PM0.16m | 1:18AM0.64m | 2:06PM0.19m | 1:56AM0.68m | 2:47PM0.23m | 2:41AM0.72m | 3:33PM0.27m | 3:39AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 |
— | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 |
 kJ | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 36 | 31 | 96 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 4 | S 4 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | NE 6 | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 10 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 14 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | W 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 180 | 148 | 194 | 207 | 47 | 71 | 320 | 71 | 256 | 50 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 521 | 521 | 8 | 8 | 559 | 4 | 521 | 530 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 | 521 |
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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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