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Daku surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 14 May 2026 +12Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Daku surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Daku sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daku this week:
The surf forecast for Daku over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daku in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daku over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | |
1641 | 1110 | 1060 | 1267 | 1147 | 2047 | 1305 | 1067 | 561 | 891 | 931 | 842 | 783 | 703 | 666 | 502 | 995 | 846 | 715 | 574 | 834 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.40m | 4:44AM1.63m | 5:21PM1.45m | 5:31AM1.70m | 6:15PM1.50m | 6:19AM1.74m | 7:09PM1.52m | 7:10AM1.75m | 8:04PM1.52m | 8:03AM1.73m | 9:01PM1.51m | 8:59AM1.68m | 10:00PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.28m | 10:27PM0.31m | 11:12AM0.16m | 11:16PM0.29m | 12:01PM0.05m | 00:07AM0.27m | 12:52PM-0.02m | 00:59AM0.27m | 1:44PM-0.05m | 1:53AM0.29m | 2:38PM-0.05m | 2:50AM0.33m | 3:33PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
— | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 1641 | 1110 | 745 | 610 | 1147 | 2047 | 1305 | 1067 | 205 | 357 | 246 | 151 | 783 | 703 | 666 | 502 | 25 | 21 | 715 | 574 | 834 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 9 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | ESE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 568 | 1060 | 1267 | 335 | 47 | 36 | 146 | 561 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 151 | 108 | 56 | 36 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 26 | E 8 | SSE 9 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | S 20 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | S 16 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 10 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 263 | 37 | 29 | 23 | 84 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 71 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | 69 | 237 | 499 | 584 | 559 | 504 | 366 | 310 | 891 | 931 | 842 | — | — | — | — | 995 | 846 | — | 61 | 137 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 1166 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 1166 | 169 | 1294 | 159 | 159 | 159 | 159 | 114 | 19 | 99 | 1166 | 1166 | 1169 | 1169 | 1166 |
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Information about the Daku Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Daku provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Daku can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Daku surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Daku) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Daku may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Daku is 122 km (76 miles) from Suva. If you plan a holiday in Kadavu Passage, look for hotels and other accommodation in Suva. Suva has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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