Pounders surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 31 Oct 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
27.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pounders this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pounders in the next 12 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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 (?)
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.2
S
Period(s) (?)111010101212111413121212111110777887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55333319252322633027251010917445223
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
E
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
0.99
2:32PM
1.17
2:25AM
1.04
3:07PM
1.25
3:24AM
1.10
3:43PM
1.33
4:17AM
1.16
4:19PM
1.38
5:10AM
1.19
4:57PM
1.42
6:02AM
1.21
5:36PM
1.43
6:56AM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
0.60
7:49AM
0.30
8:44PM
0.48
8:38AM
0.29
9:30PM
0.34
9:25AM
0.30
10:13PM
0.20
10:09AM
0.32
10:57PM
0.08
10:54AM
0.37
11:41PM
-0.01
11:39AM
0.43
12:27AM
-0.05
12:26PM
0.50
Fri
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Sunrise--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:05--5:05--5:05
Sunset5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------14415-----1--
Temp. °C282528272527282627282627272627272526262627
Feels °C (?)282728272527282827282828292828292729282829
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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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