
Surf Forecasts:
Vunaniu surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SSE swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 |
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1975 | 1594 | 1293 | 980 | 727 | 659 | 1094 | 1040 | 807 | 1038 | 683 | 407 | 778 | 794 | 522 | 603 | 544 | 792 | 499 | 677 | 970 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:57PM1.29m | 5:43AM1.50m | 6:37PM1.31m | 6:24AM1.51m | 7:18PM1.33m | 7:04AM1.51m | 7:58PM1.34m | 7:43AM1.50m | 8:38PM1.35m | 8:23AM1.48m | 9:17PM1.36m | 9:03AM1.44m | 9:57PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.25m | 11:38PM0.52m | 12:21PM0.22m | 00:19AM0.50m | 1:00PM0.20m | 1:00AM0.50m | 1:39PM0.20m | 1:40AM0.50m | 2:17PM0.21m | 2:21AM0.52m | 2:54PM0.24m | 3:03AM0.53m | 3:31PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1975 | 1594 | 1293 | 980 | 727 | 593 | 1094 | 1040 | 807 | 1038 | 683 | 345 | 778 | 794 | 396 | 603 | 544 | 229 | 499 | 149 | 92 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | S 11 |
43 | 45 | 66 | 59 | 344 | 659 | 407 | 332 | 86 | 25 | 120 | 346 | 49 | 44 | 522 | 431 | 303 | 14 | 151 | 88 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | SW 24 | ESE 9 | SW 20 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 19 | S 19 | SE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 18 | SE 15 | S 12 | SW 18 |
11 | 22 | 17 | 99 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 53 | 36 | 6 | 14 | 407 | 116 | 61 | 46 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 55 | 26 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 5 | SE 4 | — | S 4 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 12 |
19 | 22 | — | 12 | 16 | — | 18 | 15 | 59 | 26 | 44 | 28 | 627 | 560 | 80 | 87 | 84 | 792 | 50 | 677 | 970 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1862 | 11 | 778 | 859 | 1311 | 1349 | 1867 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 11 | 84 | 777 | 73 | 1311 | 1311 | 1311 | 1277 | 84 | 73 |
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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.









