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White Cows surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.4° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Cows this week:
The most powerful waves expected at White Cows in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Cows over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | |
287 | 264 | 236 | 234 | 229 | 244 | 268 | 295 | 257 | 220 | 428 | 468 | 422 | 403 | 374 | 563 | 460 | 546 | 627 | 626 | 690 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 2:05AM1.35m | 2:12PM1.22m | 2:41AM1.44m | 3:06PM1.27m | 3:18AM1.52m | 3:59PM1.31m | 3:58AM1.58m | 4:52PM1.33m | 4:39AM1.61m | 5:47PM1.32m | 5:24AM1.61m | 6:45PM1.30m | 6:12AM1.58m | 7:46PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM0.52m | 8:16PM0.41m | 9:05AM0.38m | 9:00PM0.42m | 9:50AM0.26m | 9:44PM0.44m | 10:36AM0.15m | 10:30PM0.48m | 11:25AM0.08m | 11:18PM0.53m | 12:16PM0.06m | 00:08AM0.60m | 1:10PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 9 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
 kJ | 287 | 264 | 236 | 232 | 161 | 151 | 106 | 104 | 212 | 128 | 68 | 91 | 37 | 27 | 41 | 25 | 460 | 546 | 627 | 33 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 26 | NE 8 | S 6 | NE 8 | S 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 11 | NE 9 | S 12 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 37 | 27 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 132 | 18 | 24 | 39 | 28 | 20 | 42 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 25 | — | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 26 | S 24 | NE 8 | SSW 20 | N 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | NNE 8 | S 11 | NNE 8 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 12 | E 16 | E 16 |
| kJ | 29 | 55 | 82 | 13 | 44 | 18 | 75 | 2 | 103 | 85 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 154 | 231 | 229 | 234 | 229 | 244 | 268 | 295 | 257 | 220 | 428 | 468 | 422 | 403 | 374 | 563 | — | — | 22 | 626 | 690 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 918 | 921 | 1735 | 544 | 544 | 1858 | 544 | 544 | 544 | 544 | 552 | 921 | 544 | 918 | 914 | 544 | 544 | 921 | 544 | 921 | 921 |
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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 16 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.
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