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White Cows surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 13 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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1
ESE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
ENE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)101010810108888888108899988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)132144138110116127149176144787665503620205543392524
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
5
N
15
NNE
25
N
30
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
35
NNE
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononononglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:06AM
1.04
2:26PM
1.33
3:52AM
1.08
3:05PM
1.36
4:30AM
1.12
3:41PM
1.39
5:04AM
1.15
4:14PM
1.42
5:35AM
1.18
4:46PM
1.43
6:05AM
1.20
5:17PM
1.44
6:34AM
1.22
5:49PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:47PM
0.46
8:10AM
0.73
9:29PM
0.39
8:56AM
0.73
10:04PM
0.33
9:37AM
0.71
10:37PM
0.29
10:14AM
0.70
11:08PM
0.25
10:48AM
0.69
11:38PM
0.23
11:20AM
0.67
12:07AM
0.22
11:53AM
0.66
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24-
Sunset--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----158726232--1-21--
Temp. °C272828272827272829272929282929282929282929
Feels °C (?)303030293029293032313229292929292929292828
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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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