Pounders surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 11 Dec 2025 +11
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Pounders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pounders sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pounders this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pounders in the next 12 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 15th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.5
S
0.4
SE
0.6
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
1.1
SE
0.7
S
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)10612655554777776999996
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26173523514436424344819182124751067657573920
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:32AM
1.16
10:49PM
1.01
12:24PM
1.17
12:09AM
0.95
1:10PM
1.19
1:30AM
0.92
1:52PM
1.21
2:42AM
0.94
2:29PM
1.23
3:41AM
0.97
3:05PM
1.25
4:32AM
1.00
3:40PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
0.65
5:27AM
0.33
6:48PM
0.59
6:22AM
0.42
7:52PM
0.50
7:16AM
0.50
8:44PM
0.42
8:07AM
0.56
9:29PM
0.33
8:55AM
0.61
10:07PM
0.26
9:39AM
0.64
10:44PM
0.21
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:05--
Sunset-6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------132----------
Temp. °C282826282726272826272727282827272826272726
Feels °C (?)282928282626252625272727292828282927282726
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Information about the Pounders Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pounders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pounders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pounders 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 (Pounders) 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 Pounders 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 Pounders, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 8 km (5 miles) away.

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