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Pounders surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 +11
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
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
28.2° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 16 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 15th May)2ft (0.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pounders over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.6
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.4
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
1
SE
10
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
117
73
106
91
204
170
48
110
125
71
100
88
84
51
47
147
177
114
106
121
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:13AM1.27m
3:56PM1.07m
3:50AM1.33m
4:50PM1.12m
4:29AM1.37m
5:43PM1.15m
5:10AM1.39m
6:36PM1.17m
5:54AM1.38m
7:31PM1.16m
6:40AM1.35m
8:29PM1.15m
7:30AM1.29m
Low Tide
8:52PM0.37m
9:50AM0.23m
9:40PM0.39m
10:34AM0.11m
10:27PM0.42m
11:19AM0.01m
11:15PM0.46m
12:05PM-0.05m
00:03AM0.51m
12:53PM-0.08m
00:54AM0.56m
1:44PM-0.06m
1:49AM0.60m
2:37PM-0.02m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
—
6:03
—
—
6:03
—
—
6:03
—
—
6:05
—
—
6:05
—
—
6:05
—
—
6:05
—
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
—
—
5:22
—
—
5:21
—
—
5:21
—
—
5:21
—
—
5:21
—
—
5:20
—
—
5:20
 mm
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
27
27
26
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
25
Feels °C
23
24
23
24
23
23
23
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
23
24
23
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.6
S
8
0.5
SE
10
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
Energy kJ
181
117
73
71
91
204
170
45
110
92
71
100
88
46
51
47
5
11
11
15
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
S
20
0.3
S
8
0.3
NE
8
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
11
11
7
67
12
11
15
48
28
3
3
6
26
3
38
11
7
11
9
9
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
24
0.2
S
22
0.1
NE
8
0.3
S
12
0.1
W
10
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
W
14
0.2
S
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
11
—
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
7
11
37
3
25
2
11
3
3
4
10
3
3
7
4
11
3
4
—
9
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
3
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
8
0.6
E
4
0.8
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
SSE
5
0.9
SE
9
1
SE
10
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
47
68
59
106
85
78
26
38
5
125
30
88
9
84
4
16
147
177
114
106
121
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
1829
517
1587
517
517
517
517
526
1587
517
517
517
517
939
1597
517
1568
1568
517
517
1594
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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 16 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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