The Surf Window

Mele Beach

Shefa, Vanuatu

Beach breakBeginner

Just outside Port Vila, Mele Beach is where Vanuatu's capital unwinds on weekends, a casual beach break with a tropical resort backdrop and an emerging local surf scene finding its feet.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size1–2m at 12–14s

Wind

NE

Light under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

May–Sep

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand and coral

Shape

Mixed peaks, inconsistent

Length

30–60m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner to intermediate
  • •Why: Gentle peaks and accessible location make it great for learning

Hazards

  • •Coral patches at the edges
  • •Resort boat traffic
  • •Gets crowded on weekends with swimmers

Local Tips

  • •Local surf schools operate here, best way to connect with the scene
  • •The resort beach clubs rent boards by the hour
  • •Post-surf cocktails watching the sunset over Mele Bay are legendary

Location

Map showing the location of Mele Beach in Shefa, Vanuatu

-17.7333, 168.2833