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Rusty Barrel surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 23 Jan 2026 +11
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Rusty Barrel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rusty Barrel sea temperature is
29.5° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rusty Barrel this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rusty Barrel in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 29th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.7
W
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
2.1
SE
2.1
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)9987610981215141414131312127778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3042256410459715743322711607442573423404239225381415401804
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48AM
1.16
8:17PM
1.06
9:27AM
1.17
9:17PM
0.98
10:10AM
1.18
10:33PM
0.91
11:00AM
1.18
12:06AM
0.88
11:58AM
1.18
1:39AM
0.90
1:00PM
1.20
2:56AM
0.96
2:03PM
1.23
3:57AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:39PM
0.53
2:43AM
0.27
3:36PM
0.50
3:25AM
0.37
4:41PM
0.45
4:16AM
0.47
5:53PM
0.39
5:21AM
0.55
7:07PM
0.30
6:39AM
0.61
8:13PM
0.20
7:57AM
0.62
9:11PM
0.10
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise5:26--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--
Sunset-6:28--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-11-----1--------3---
Temp. °C292927272727272726272726272827282827282827
Feels °C (?)303030272728282828282727262826272726272625
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Information about the Rusty Barrel Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rusty Barrel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rusty Barrel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rusty Barrel 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 (Rusty Barrel) 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 Rusty Barrel 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 Rusty Barrel, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 14 km (9 miles) away.

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