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Vunaniu surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 +12Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Vunaniu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vunaniu sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vunaniu this week:
The surf forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vunaniu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | |
904 | 660 | 429 | 482 | 318 | 370 | 287 | 167 | 109 | 187 | 76 | 61 | 80 | 70 | 100 | 389 | 320 | 453 | 542 | 377 | 332 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:02PM1.55m | 7:03AM1.80m | 7:57PM1.55m | 7:56AM1.77m | 8:54PM1.53m | 8:52AM1.72m | 9:54PM1.50m | 9:51AM1.64m | 10:57PM1.48m | 10:55AM1.55m | 00:00AM1.47m | 12:01PM1.47m | 1:01AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:52AM0.28m | 1:38PM-0.06m | 1:46AM0.30m | 2:31PM-0.05m | 2:42AM0.34m | 3:27PM0.00m | 3:42AM0.39m | 4:26PM0.07m | 4:47AM0.44m | 5:26PM0.15m | 5:55AM0.47m | 6:27PM0.22m | 7:05AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | 5:39 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 |
25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
 kJ | 175 | 114 | 114 | 64 | 150 | 36 | 21 | 78 | 44 | 20 | 76 | 61 | 80 | 70 | 92 | 389 | 320 | 453 | 542 | 377 | 332 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 37 | 23 | 26 | 12 | 33 | 17 | 19 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 100 | 18 | 118 | 15 | 152 | 106 | 178 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | E 8 | SW 18 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 21 | 18 | 38 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 38 | 6 | 36 | 50 | 13 | 132 | 203 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 904 | 660 | 429 | 482 | 318 | 370 | 287 | 167 | 109 | 187 | 35 | 39 | 28 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 1311 | 73 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 11 | 777 | 1132 | 27 | 1132 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Vunaniu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vunaniu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vunaniu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vunaniu 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 (Vunaniu) 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 Vunaniu 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.
Vunaniu is 61 km (38 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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