Surf Forecasts:
Ifira Island surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ifira Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ifira Island in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ifira Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 74 | 125 | 268 | 239 | 207 | 172 | 213 | 197 | 234 | 237 | 334 | 301 | 247 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:22AM1.31m | 6:39PM1.20m | 6:11AM1.29m | 7:17PM1.22m | 7:00AM1.23m | 7:54PM1.22m | 7:47AM1.15m | 8:30PM1.20m | 8:37AM1.05m | 9:07PM1.16m | 9:32AM0.96m | 9:45PM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM0.44m | 12:09PM-0.06m | 00:23AM0.39m | 12:50PM-0.01m | 1:10AM0.35m | 1:30PM0.07m | 1:57AM0.34m | 2:07PM0.18m | 2:44AM0.33m | 2:44PM0.30m | 3:34AM0.34m | 3:22PM0.42m | 4:30AM0.36m | ||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 15 | 11 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 9 | S 13 |
6 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 60 | 51 | 52 | 16 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | ENE 8 | SW 8 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 19 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 20 | S 15 | W 15 |
10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 62 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | N 12 | S 6 | S 13 | S 14 | S 18 | S 11 | E 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 19 | W 8 | S 20 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 16 | S 18 | W 15 |
1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
8 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 74 | 125 | 268 | 239 | 207 | 172 | 213 | 197 | 234 | 237 | 334 | 301 | 247 | 258 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 526 | 559 | 937 | 26 | 937 | 937 | 942 | 978 | 1031 | 521 | 941 | 941 | 941 | 937 | 937 | 521 | 1158 | 1158 | 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.











