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Efate / Epao

📍 Port Vila, Vanuatu · Kiteboarding spot

Efate / Epao is a kiteboarding spot near Port Vila in Vanuatu, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in June, July, August.

CountryVanuatu
Nearest townPort Vila
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSE
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJune, July, August
TideHigh tide
Coordinates-17.6276, 168.5038

About Efate / Epao

Water: Shallow, Small wave, Medium wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Efate / Epao?

The best time to kite Efate / Epao is June, July, August, when the SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Efate / Epao offers open ocean conditions with SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Efate / Epao

Reefs.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Efate / Epao?

2 kite schools operate in Vanuatu. See kite schools in Vanuatu →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.