White Cows surfForecast / Efate / Vanuatu

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 04 Apr 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
29.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Cows this week:

The surf forecast for White Cows over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Cows in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 8th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 8th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 5th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Cows over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ESE
1.7
SE
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
4
E
4
E
3
SE
3.5
ESE
3.5
E
3
E
3
E
2.3
ESE
2.2
SE
2
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
2.1
SE
2
SE
2.1
SE
Period(s) (?)891011101191012121211111111101211121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41448117062556323434501331211734882868272211941051898698603928726116010741315
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
30
SSE
35
S
35
S
30
S
25
S
25
S
15
S
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:58PM
1.19
6:45AM
1.34
7:38PM
1.12
7:12AM
1.29
8:24PM
1.05
7:41AM
1.23
9:25PM
0.99
8:20AM
1.18
10:53PM
0.97
9:16AM
1.13
12:25AM
1.00
10:40AM
1.10
1:22AM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:48PM
0.38
12:37AM
0.59
1:24PM
0.42
1:04AM
0.68
2:03PM
0.47
1:32AM
0.76
2:49PM
0.51
2:08AM
0.83
3:49PM
0.55
3:10AM
0.88
5:02PM
0.56
4:58AM
0.90
6:12PM
0.53
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-5:45--5:44--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:40-
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Rain (mm)
211334--1--1--1-14---
Temp. °C282927282827282827292927292927282827282827
Feels °C (?)303026272827272726293029313129292928272726
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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.

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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