Vunaniu surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 18 Apr 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
29.7° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 21st Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)121111131313121514141415141413121212111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4293022043736595123844495618837651936200416641288835838449317238125
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
0
NNW
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
SW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NW
20
WSW
10
SSE
20
E
20
E
10
SSE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassoffglassoffglassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:17PM
1.58
7:25AM
1.78
8:09PM
1.56
8:13AM
1.75
9:04PM
1.51
9:05AM
1.69
10:04PM
1.45
10:04AM
1.61
11:10PM
1.40
11:09AM
1.53
12:19AM
1.38
12:19PM
1.47
1:28AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:05PM
0.04
1:13AM
0.23
1:53PM
0.01
2:01AM
0.28
2:45PM
0.02
2:54AM
0.34
3:40PM
0.06
3:51AM
0.41
4:41PM
0.12
4:56AM
0.48
5:46PM
0.19
6:09AM
0.51
6:54PM
0.23
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-5:57--5:55--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:53--5:52-
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Rain (mm)
-2--124-62---1310-109-21
Temp. °C272625282725282726282726282625272725282825
Feels °C (?)282727313228313230303030312828282927292927
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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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