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No Boats surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 18 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
No Boats surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's No Boats sea temperature is
27.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for No Boats this week:
The surf forecast for No Boats over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at No Boats in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for No Boats over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | |
766 | 516 | 577 | 585 | 505 | 482 | 333 | 207 | 200 | 165 | 115 | 118 | 121 | 242 | 212 | 307 | 297 | 291 | 359 | 545 | 653 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:40AM1.35m | 8:29PM1.15m | 7:30AM1.29m | 9:29PM1.13m | 8:25AM1.21m | 10:32PM1.12m | 9:28AM1.12m | 11:35PM1.12m | 10:42AM1.03m | 00:33AM1.14m | 12:03PM0.97m | 1:24AM1.17m | 1:24PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.56m | 1:44PM-0.06m | 1:49AM0.60m | 2:37PM-0.02m | 2:51AM0.64m | 3:34PM0.05m | 4:03AM0.65m | 4:33PM0.13m | 5:23AM0.63m | 5:34PM0.21m | 6:42AM0.57m | 6:35PM0.29m | 7:50AM0.48m | 7:31PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 |
— | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 |
 kJ | 28 | 79 | — | 69 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 115 | 118 | 121 | 242 | 212 | 307 | 297 | 291 | 359 | 545 | 653 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | E 16 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | ESE 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | SSW 13 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 7 | 99 | 10 | 12 | 31 | 13 | 33 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 13 | ENE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | WSW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 3 | NW 3 | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 766 | 516 | 577 | 585 | 505 | 482 | 333 | 207 | 200 | 165 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 55 | 53 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 24 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 526 | 525 | 527 | 525 | 937 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 31 | 930 | 3 | 18 | 16 |
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Information about the No Boats Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for No Boats provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at No Boats can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our No Boats 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 (No Boats) 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 No Boats 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.
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