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Rusty Barrel surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rusty Barrel this week:
The surf forecast for Rusty Barrel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rusty Barrel in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rusty Barrel over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | |
402 | 277 | 305 | 137 | 109 | 111 | 116 | 234 | 212 | 436 | 341 | 330 | 289 | 270 | 261 | 251 | 204 | 204 | 189 | 248 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 9:27PM1.10m | 8:20AM1.19m | 10:32PM1.10m | 9:26AM1.11m | 11:34PM1.12m | 10:41AM1.03m | 00:30AM1.15m | 12:00PM0.98m | 1:18AM1.18m | 1:16PM0.96m | 1:59AM1.20m | 2:23PM0.96m | 2:34AM1.22m | 3:20PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38AM0.64m | 3:25PM0.07m | 3:50AM0.65m | 4:25PM0.15m | 5:11AM0.64m | 5:25PM0.22m | 6:29AM0.58m | 6:23PM0.30m | 7:35AM0.50m | 7:16PM0.37m | 8:29AM0.41m | 8:05PM0.43m | 9:14AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 17 | 17 | 228 | 137 | 109 | 111 | 116 | 234 | 212 | 436 | 341 | 330 | 289 | 270 | 261 | 251 | 204 | 204 | 189 | 248 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | WSW 7 | SSW 5 | ESE 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | NE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 45 | 4 | 138 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 33 | 21 | 15 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | WSW 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | WSW 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 18 | 38 | 11 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 6 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | SW 5 | S 8 | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | ENE 2 |
| kJ | 402 | 277 | 305 | 5 | 14 | 20 | — | 73 | 37 | 33 | 45 | 85 | 57 | 40 | — | 17 | 33 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 531 | 525 | 5 | 13 | 925 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 925 | 925 | 10 | 925 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 14 |
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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 16 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.
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