Vunaniu surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 +12
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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
28.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 8th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 13th May)7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
2
3
3
1
1
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.7
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.9
SE
12
1.7
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1
SE
10
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
898
792
676
743
1083
813
593
429
263
200
272
431
519
1376
1468
1389
1557
1785
1877
1704
1068
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
5
E
15
SE
10
E
5
E
15
SE
10
ESE
10
E
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
SE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:05PM1.21m
10:45AM1.30m
00:00AM1.21m
11:41AM1.27m
00:54AM1.24m
12:40PM1.26m
1:44AM1.30m
1:39PM1.28m
2:29AM1.39m
2:36PM1.32m
3:12AM1.49m
3:31PM1.38m
3:55AM1.59m
Low Tide
4:42AM0.66m
5:25PM0.40m
5:39AM0.68m
6:17PM0.42m
6:42AM0.67m
7:09PM0.42m
7:42AM0.61m
7:59PM0.40m
8:38AM0.52m
8:47PM0.37m
9:30AM0.40m
9:35PM0.34m
10:19AM0.27m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
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5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:43
Temp °C
26
24
26
25
23
25
25
22
25
24
23
25
25
22
26
25
23
26
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
22
25
24
24
25
24
22
26
24
23
26
25
24
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.7
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.9
SE
12
1.7
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1
SE
10
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
898
792
676
743
1083
813
593
429
263
200
272
431
466
1376
1468
1389
1557
1785
1877
1704
1068
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
102
148
270
339
382
387
362
357
239
189
122
386
519
35
25
28
29
26
26
57
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
SW
18
0.5
ESE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
8
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
14
0.1
SW
26
Energy kJ
11
6
45
18
15
59
37
152
59
86
33
50
29
7
6
2
55
57
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
1.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
83
23
10
38
26
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
264
11
11
27
0
0
27
0
0
27
11
0
27
0
0
98
0
0
777
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Kadavu Passage
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Fiji
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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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