Takara surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 +11
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Takara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Takara sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takara this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Takara in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. 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 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.4
E
6
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
72
64
123
522
358
261
181
240
355
505
442
358
347
391
409
452
461
452
424
400
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
40
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
35
E
35
ESE
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:36AM1.36m
4:01PM1.18m
4:04AM1.37m
4:41PM1.18m
4:31AM1.37m
5:21PM1.16m
4:59AM1.35m
6:00PM1.14m
5:29AM1.31m
6:41PM1.10m
6:00AM1.27m
7:25PM1.05m
6:34AM1.21m
Low Tide
9:16PM0.32m
9:58AM0.29m
9:52PM0.37m
10:34AM0.23m
10:26PM0.42m
11:08AM0.19m
10:59PM0.47m
11:42AM0.17m
11:33PM0.52m
12:18PM0.18m
00:08AM0.58m
12:56PM0.21m
00:44AM0.63m
1:37PM0.25m
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
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5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:25
5:24
3
2
2
6
1
2
5
1
2
4
1
2
Temp °C
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
28
28
27
27
25
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
26
28
29
27
28
28
26
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
N
16
0.3
N
13
0.4
N
14
0.3
N
12
0.4
N
14
0.4
N
13
0.4
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
15
18
26
43
29
66
27
58
55
25
46
24
35
23
391
409
452
461
452
18
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.3
NE
13
0.3
N
13
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
N
15
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
N
13
0.3
N
13
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.4
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
8
28
31
17
8
14
17
20
18
55
28
26
26
25
33
46
41
31
30
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
N
11
0.3
NE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
S
20
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
9
23
28
15
14
7
13
12
12
6
22
38
25
11
10
9
9
9
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
5
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.4
E
6
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
Energy kJ
54
72
64
123
522
358
261
181
240
355
505
442
358
347
424
400
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
549
549
549
549
549
558
549
558
558
549
549
558
549
549
558
549
549
558
549
557
558
Best forecast wave conditions in Efate
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Vanuatu
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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Information about the Takara Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Takara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Takara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Takara 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 (Takara) 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 Takara 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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