Takara surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
29.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takara this week:

The surf forecast for Takara over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takara in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) 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 0.9m 16s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ENE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)99986788888991010710101098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5439383598127114909910110386686164446345444134
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
SE
20
E
25
NE
20
ENE
5
NE
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:16AM
0.96
1:05PM
1.07
2:53AM
1.03
1:58PM
1.14
3:24AM
1.10
2:42PM
1.21
3:52AM
1.18
3:22PM
1.27
4:19AM
1.26
4:01PM
1.32
4:48AM
1.33
4:41PM
1.35
5:18AM
1.39
5:23PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24AM
0.73
8:10PM
0.34
8:16AM
0.67
8:49PM
0.27
8:56AM
0.60
9:23PM
0.21
9:33AM
0.52
9:55PM
0.16
10:09AM
0.44
10:27PM
0.14
10:45AM
0.36
11:00PM
0.15
11:24AM
0.28
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48-
Sunset--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--410587361710925143-----1
Temp. °C282928282726262728272727262526262728282828
Feels °C (?)323230313029303031302930272728292929302929
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Efate? If you are looking for accommodation near Takara, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 24 km (15 miles) away.

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