Vesi Passage Surf Guide

Vesi Passage in Kadavu Passage is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the north northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the south. A left hand reef break. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of coral and sharks.

Vesi Passage Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef5consistent
28.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Vesi Passage:

The best conditions reported for surf at Vesi Passage occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

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

februaryBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Vesi Passage with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 29% of the time in February while 64% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 7% 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
64%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
7%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Vesi Passage Location Map

Interactive Vesi Passage 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 Vesi Passage is Nausori International Airport (SUV) in Fiji, which is 112 km (70 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Vesi Passage is Nadi International (Nandi) Airport (NAN), also in Fiji, 179 km (111 miles) away.

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Vesi Passage Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 19:11 Local Time
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Wave (m)
3
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3
SE
2.5
SE
2.5
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Period (s) 10 10 10 10
Wind (km/h)
30
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25
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Swell History at Vesi Passage

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

Wind History at Vesi Passage

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


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