The Surf Window

Pango

Shefa, Vanuatu

Reef breakIntermediate

On Efate's southern coast, Pango Point is Vanuatu's most consistent surf destination, a quality right-hander over coral that delivers genuine barrel opportunities when the southern swells fire.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–SSW 1.5–3m at 14–18s

Wind

NE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Apr–Oct for southern ocean swells

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Reef break

Bottom

Coral reef

Shape

Right-hander with hollow sections on the inside

Length

100–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
  • •Why: Powerful hollow sections over a shallow reef demand experience

Hazards

  • •Very shallow coral on the inside section at low tide
  • •Sea urchins throughout the reef
  • •Currents push along the reef in bigger swells

Local Tips

  • •The right point off Pango village is the main break, follow the dirt road to the end
  • •Ask permission from village elders before surfing, kastom protocol
  • •The channel on the south side makes paddling out straightforward

Location

Map showing the location of Pango in Shefa, Vanuatu

-17.7841, 168.2826