Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.26° S 177.86° E

Vunaniu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vunaniu sea temperature is
25.5°C
0.4° 

Vunaniu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vunaniu surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 864 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vunaniu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vunaniu in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 12th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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Wednesday
14
Thursday
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Rating
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2
2
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3
1
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3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
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2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
18
2.5
ESE
8
1.2
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
ESE
9
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
441
447
436
429
316
748
387
559
706
735
532
427
388
421
337
455
383
452
311
358
Wind (km/h)
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
E
20
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:32PM1.66m
5:52AM1.57m
6:10PM1.68m
6:36AM1.55m
6:47PM1.67m
7:19AM1.51m
7:24PM1.63m
8:02AM1.45m
8:02PM1.57m
8:45AM1.38m
8:41PM1.50m
9:31AM1.31m
9:24PM1.42m
Low Tide
11:45PM0.20m
11:57AM0.21m
00:27AM0.16m
12:36PM0.26m
1:08AM0.15m
1:15PM0.31m
1:49AM0.16m
1:54PM0.38m
2:30AM0.20m
2:34PM0.46m
3:13AM0.26m
3:17PM0.53m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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