Sigatoka Rivermouth Surf Guide

Sigatoka Rivermouth in Viti Levu is an exposed river break that is usually a safe bet, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the north. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The river breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rips and sharks.

Sigatoka Rivermouth Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
River3very consistent
28.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sigatoka Rivermouth:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sigatoka Rivermouth occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

What's the best time of year to surf Sigatoka Rivermouth (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Sigatoka Rivermouth with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 29% of the time in February while 58% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 13% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
29%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
58%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
13%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sigatoka Rivermouth Location Map

Interactive Sigatoka Rivermouth surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Sigatoka Rivermouth is Nadi International (Nandi) Airport (NAN) in Fiji, which is 47 km (29 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Sigatoka Rivermouth is Nausori International Airport (SUV), also in Fiji, 111 km (69 miles) away.

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Sigatoka Rivermouth Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:35 Local Time
Friday 08
9AM12PM3PM6PM
Wave (m)
1.3
SE
0.8
SSW
1.3
SE
1.4
SE
Period (s) 11 17 11 11
Wind (km/h)
15
15
15
15
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on

Swell History at Sigatoka Rivermouth

Surf stats for Sigatoka Rivermouth, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Sigatoka Rivermouth

Wind stats for Sigatoka Rivermouth, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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