Warnings
Warning for Today: Thursday 17th September, 2026
Issued on Thursday 17th September, 2026 at 00:00
Vanuatu Standard Time
MARINE WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL COASTAL WATERS OF VANUATU FOR TOMORROW [FRI/18/09/2026]! South southeast winds of 21/25 knots with rough seas to 2.5 meters. Low southeast and southwest swells expected.
Sea travelers and mariners are urged to consider safety actions as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats and small vessels. People are advice to take extra care and always listen to all media outlets for latest or related warnings.
Warning for Tomorrow: Friday 18th September, 2026
Issued on Thursday 17th September, 2026 at 00:00
Vanuatu Standard Time
MARINE WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR ALL COASTAL WATERS OF VANUATU South southeast winds of 21/25 knots with rough seas to 2.5 meters. Low to moderate southeast and southwest swells expected over southern waters.
Sea travelers and mariners are urged to consider safety actions as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats and small vessels. People are advice to take extra care and always listen to all media outlets for latest or related warnings.
Issued on Monday 23rd February, 2026 at 00:00
Vanuatu Standard Time
Minor eruption at Ambae volcano
The volcanic activity on Ambae is at the level of minor eruption. The Ambae Volcanic Alert Level is raised to Level 3. Ambae volcano activity remains confined in the Lake Voui. The volcanic hazards zone remains limited at the Danger Zone B which is about 3 km radius from the active vent in lake Voui
