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Triplets surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Triplets surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Triplets sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Triplets this week:
The surf forecast for Triplets over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Triplets in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Triplets over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | |
135 | 119 | 90 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 80 | 45 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 80 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.15m | 5:10AM1.39m | 6:36PM1.17m | 5:54AM1.38m | 7:31PM1.16m | 6:40AM1.35m | 8:29PM1.15m | 7:30AM1.29m | 9:29PM1.13m | 8:25AM1.21m | 10:32PM1.12m | 9:28AM1.12m | 11:35PM1.12m | 10:42AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.46m | 12:05PM-0.05m | 00:03AM0.51m | 12:53PM-0.08m | 00:54AM0.56m | 1:44PM-0.06m | 1:49AM0.60m | 2:37PM-0.02m | 2:51AM0.64m | 3:34PM0.05m | 4:03AM0.65m | 4:33PM0.13m | 5:23AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | 5:19 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 135 | 90 | 65 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 80 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 40 | 37 | 45 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 14 | S 11 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 14 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 9 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 106 | 119 | 90 | 72 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 80 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 523 | 523 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 5 | 0 |
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Information about the Triplets Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Triplets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Triplets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Triplets 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 (Triplets) 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 Triplets 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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