Vunaniu Surf Forecast

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Vunaniu surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 +12

Forecast 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 25.9° C
(Which is 1.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (+12) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	6AM (Tue 23rd Sep)	5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf	6AM (Tue 23rd Sep)	5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful	6AM (Wed 17th Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
		Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tue 23
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	1	2	0	0	1	1	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	ESE	SSW	SSW	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Period(s) (?)	14	13	13	13	13	14	7	14	14	8	6	6	7	7	8	7	7	7	7	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1415	915	756	528	465	402	299	396	342	245	222	271	449	542	495	284	238	270	247	210	196
Wind (km/h)	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross
High Tide / height (m)	2:24AM 1.48		3:27PM 1.36		3:27AM 1.50	4:20PM 1.42		4:21AM 1.53	5:05PM 1.48		5:08AM 1.55	5:44PM 1.53		5:51AM 1.56		6:20PM 1.57	6:32AM 1.54		6:54PM 1.58	7:11AM 1.51
Low Tide / height (m)		9:02AM 0.24		9:18PM 0.48	9:58AM 0.21		10:15PM 0.43	10:46AM 0.19		11:03PM 0.37	11:28AM 0.18		11:46PM 0.32		12:05PM 0.20	12:26AM 0.28		12:41PM 0.23	1:05AM 0.26		1:16PM 0.28

		Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tue 23
Sunrise	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-
Sunset	-	-	6:02	-	-	6:02	-	-	6:02	-	-	6:04	-	-	6:04	-	-	6:04	-	-	6:04

Rain (mm)	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	4	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	22	23	24	23	24	25	22	24	23	22	24	23	22	24	23	22	25	25	22	26	25
Feels °C (?)	20	19	20	19	19	22	19	20	20	19	21	20	20	22	21	20	23	23	21	25	24

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kadavu Passage

Wind Update calm at Nadi mean that is clean at Vunaniu. No surfable waves
1 hour 47 minutes ago Vunaniu

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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 12 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.