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White Cows surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 +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
28.9° 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 (Jan 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Cows in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 10th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 215mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, moderate winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.2
ESE
1.3
E
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
3
NE
3
ENE
2.4
ENE
2
ENE
2.5
NE
2.3
NE
2.1
NE
2.2
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SE
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)77775988898777778118815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6444574567262104311331650132511005954176964784105946026164
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ENE
35
NE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
30
N
25
N
30
NNE
35
NNE
40
N
40
N
45
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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off		cross-
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on		cross-
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on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
1.37
9:25AM
1.29
8:56PM
1.25
10:17AM
1.27
10:00PM
1.13
11:11AM
1.26
11:18PM
1.04
12:04PM
1.26
12:45AM
1.00
12:56PM
1.28
2:05AM
1.00
1:43PM
1.30
3:06AM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:10PM
0.64
2:45AM
0.26
3:12PM
0.67
3:33AM
0.37
4:22PM
0.67
4:22AM
0.49
5:39PM
0.65
5:17AM
0.59
6:54PM
0.60
6:15AM
0.67
7:57PM
0.53
7:15AM
0.71
8:47PM
0.46
8:10AM
0.73
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22
Sunset6:24--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:27--
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mod rain
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Rain (mm)
-3--2512131123341519443420161012255
Temp. °C282729292728282625252625252626262727262626
Feels °C (?)303032312830282522232322232425252727252322
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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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