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Takara surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 29 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Takara surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with 407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takara this week:
The surf forecast for Takara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takara in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 31st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
264 | 280 | 262 | 270 | 247 | 152 | 135 | 195 | 125 | 131 | 131 | 140 | 105 | 124 | 131 | 140 | 118 | 120 | 80 | 113 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:58AM1.32m | 5:11PM1.10m | 4:30AM1.31m | 5:51PM1.09m | 5:04AM1.29m | 6:31PM1.08m | 5:40AM1.27m | 7:13PM1.06m | 6:16AM1.24m | 7:59PM1.04m | 6:55AM1.20m | 8:48PM1.03m | 7:36AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.54m | 10:48AM0.17m | 10:36PM0.56m | 11:24AM0.16m | 11:13PM0.58m | 12:01PM0.16m | 11:50PM0.61m | 12:39PM0.17m | 00:28AM0.64m | 1:19PM0.20m | 1:09AM0.67m | 2:00PM0.24m | 1:55AM0.71m | 2:42PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 264 | 280 | 262 | 76 | 173 | 152 | 135 | 195 | 125 | 131 | 131 | 86 | 105 | 124 | 58 | 140 | 118 | 120 | 80 | 113 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 98 | 77 | 77 | 14 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 53 | 44 | 55 | 33 | 21 | 41 | 51 | 40 | 25 | 68 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | N 14 | N 14 | N 16 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 13 | NE 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NE 9 | WSW 6 | NE 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 55 | 15 | 11 | 53 | 7 | 59 | 23 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 7 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 270 | 247 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 140 | 44 | — | 131 | — | — | 21 | 30 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 549 | 29 | 596 | 29 | 549 | 558 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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