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Pango Point

Efate, Vanuatu
🪸Sharp reef🌀Strong rips

Pango Point is Vanuatu's most accessible quality wave—a right-hand reef break just outside Port Vila that catches south swells pushing up from the Tasman Sea and Coral Sea. The wave breaks over coral reef in warm, clear water with the volcanic island backdrop that makes the South Pacific so visually stunning. While not as remote as other Melanesian destinations, Pango Point offers a legitimate surfing experience within easy reach of Vanuatu's capital. For travelers exploring the region, it provides a reliable option without the logistical challenges of more remote breaks.

3-Day Forecast
Tue
17
78
Good
2.0m
@12s
6km/h
Wed
18
67
Good
1.4m
@17s
10km/h
Thu
19
51
Fair
1.3m
@11s
6km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
2.0m
S(170°)
Score: 22/25
Period
12s
Medium period swell
Score: 14/25
Wind
6km/h
SW(233°)
Score: 17/25
Weather
28°C
0.1mm98%
Secondary Swell
0.3mS
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

4:15 am
High tide - 1.17m
10:06 am
Low tide - 0.47m
3:53 pm
High tide - 1.21m
10:25 pm
Low tide - 0.14m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

78
Good
Components
Swell Direction25/25
Swell Size22/25
Swell Period14/25
Wind17/25
Raw Score78/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score78

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
S (170°)
Direction range
140° - 200°
Size range
1m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.1m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

26°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Short drive from Port Vila. Reef entry.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

Trade wind season. S swells from Tasman low pressure.

Getting There

Airport
VLI
Drive time
20 min
Data quality
verified

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