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Vunaniu surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 18 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
27.5° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | |
547 | 455 | 390 | 268 | 88 | 78 | 86 | 83 | 96 | 103 | 280 | 352 | 676 | 496 | 478 | 655 | 619 | 796 | 905 | 609 | 580 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 1:08PM1.41m | 1:58AM1.50m | 2:12PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:26PM0.29m | 8:10AM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 |
6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 5 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
 kJ | 37 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 88 | 73 | 86 | 83 | 96 | 103 | 280 | 352 | 676 | 496 | 478 | 655 | 619 | 796 | 905 | 609 | 580 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 30 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 42 | 42 | 19 | 78 | 54 | 40 | 127 | 83 | 91 | 50 | 79 | 75 | 90 | 103 | 94 | 188 | 208 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 38 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 39 | 103 | 102 | 97 | 94 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 547 | 455 | 390 | 268 | 80 | 78 | 52 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 73 | 264 | 0 | 264 | 777 | 1224 | 11 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 73 | 11 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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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