Efate - Erakor Reef
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Warm, glassy barrels without the aggressive expensive attitude of the other south pacific
surf spots. (get out of Port Vila & taste some of the outer island magic)
Atmosphere:
People say their are no waves in Vanuatu, but thats what they said about Fiji not long ago. This place is just as good but half the price.
Additional Info:
Note: make sure you ask the cheif of the village if you can surf their ! The locals think surfing & scuba diving are the same thing, so when you ask where the waves are they just send you to diving sites? So you have to do a lot of searching for yourself.
Location
Loading...Access
Drive from Vila then walk through a village for a short boat/canoe ride to reefs.
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Mussel Reef
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Under the Bridge
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Pua Tree
0.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |