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White Cows surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 +11
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White Cows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Cows sea temperature is
26.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Cows this week:

The surf forecast for White Cows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Cows in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 25th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 25th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
2
E
2.5
E
2.4
E
2.1
E
1.5
ENE
1.6
E
2
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ENE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)8888888888888889999108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)567650587533756761583299314507527607569493223212186227227198330
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
25
E
25
E
15
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NNE
10
N
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
1.32
3:11AM
1.44
4:12PM
1.36
3:56AM
1.45
4:46PM
1.39
4:37AM
1.43
5:16PM
1.39
5:15AM
1.39
5:43PM
1.38
5:50AM
1.32
6:08PM
1.36
6:24AM
1.25
6:32PM
1.32
6:59AM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:15PM
0.58
9:47AM
0.20
9:59PM
0.51
10:25AM
0.21
10:38PM
0.46
10:59AM
0.26
11:15PM
0.44
11:29AM
0.33
11:49PM
0.43
11:56AM
0.42
12:22AM
0.45
12:21PM
0.50
12:54AM
0.47
12:45PM
0.59
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:35--5:33--5:33
Sunset5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:42--
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-1-3--2-----------32
Temp. °C242425242424252425252425252425252525262524
Feels °C (?)212021212121222224232224242325252626262626
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Efate

  1. weather stationWind Update Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at White Cows (light winds from the E at Bauerfield Airport - Efate Island 23 km from White Cows). 2.2m 8s swell from the E to make surfable waves.

    58 minutes ago White Cows
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23 km away, 58 min ago

17 km/h
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0.0
26.0
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the White Cows Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for White Cows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at White Cows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Cows 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 (White Cows) 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 White Cows 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 White Cows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Efate, consider staying in Port Vila which is 21 km (13 miles) away.

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