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Tapi Point surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tapi Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tapi Point sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tapi Point this week:
The surf forecast for Tapi Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tapi Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 7th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tapi Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 6 | |
474 | 464 | 484 | 501 | 480 | 386 | 1107 | 919 | 793 | 757 | 771 | 843 | 642 | 642 | 635 | 710 | 536 | 347 | 251 | 183 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:53PM1.00m | 7:38AM1.13m | 9:44PM0.98m | 8:16AM1.08m | 10:40PM0.97m | 9:04AM1.03m | 11:40PM0.98m | 10:07AM0.98m | 00:34AM1.02m | 11:24AM0.94m | 1:19AM1.07m | 12:44PM0.94m | 1:59AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM0.19m | 1:56AM0.68m | 2:47PM0.23m | 2:41AM0.72m | 3:33PM0.27m | 3:39AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.30m | 4:54AM0.74m | 5:19PM0.33m | 6:14AM0.70m | 6:16PM0.34m | 7:22AM0.61m | 7:11PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 6 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 386 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 757 | 771 | 843 | 642 | 642 | 635 | 710 | 536 | 347 | 251 | 113 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 11 | S 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 | — | 5 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 50 | 38 | 12 | 61 | 183 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 10 | — | S 17 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 33 | 75 | 80 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 474 | 464 | 484 | 501 | 480 | 145 | 1107 | 919 | 793 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 273 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 519 | 519 | 519 | 519 | 528 | 519 | 519 | 519 | 519 | 519 | 555 | 0 | 530 | 6 | 32 | 937 | 1154 | 999 | 938 | 938 | 519 |
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Information about the Tapi Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tapi Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tapi Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tapi Point 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 (Tapi Point) 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 Tapi Point 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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