
Surf Forecasts:
Waidroka surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,076 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waidroka this week:
The surf forecast for Waidroka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waidroka in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waidroka over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
854 | 2583 | 2881 | 2038 | 1426 | 1534 | 1422 | 900 | 657 | 437 | 299 | 279 | 198 | 175 | 268 | 506 | 545 | 489 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:39AM1.45m | 5:34PM1.27m | 5:22AM1.49m | 6:14PM1.32m | 6:02AM1.52m | 6:52PM1.36m | 6:41AM1.54m | 7:29PM1.40m | 7:19AM1.54m | 8:05PM1.44m | 7:58AM1.52m | 8:41PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:32PM0.56m | 11:19AM0.28m | 11:16PM0.53m | 11:58AM0.23m | 11:57PM0.49m | 12:36PM0.20m | 00:37AM0.47m | 1:12PM0.18m | 1:17AM0.45m | 1:47PM0.19m | 1:56AM0.44m | 2:21PM0.21m | 2:37AM0.43m | ||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSE 12 |
854 | 2583 | 2881 | 2038 | 1426 | 1534 | 1422 | 900 | 657 | 178 | 299 | 279 | 198 | 133 | 131 | 506 | 545 | 489 | 231 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 |
218 | 193 | 174 | 144 | 109 | 99 | 118 | 142 | 159 | 437 | 247 | 180 | 137 | 84 | 268 | 78 | 151 | 190 | 268 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 16 |
41 | 78 | 75 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 208 | 178 | 175 | 130 | 175 | 84 | 71 | 4 | 3 | 173 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | — | E 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 |
39 | 27 | 35 | 32 | — | 16 | 53 | 94 | 90 | 205 | 149 | 119 | 130 | 50 | 102 | 181 | 81 | 40 | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 770 | 1128 | 1128 | 1159 | 1275 | 1275 | 1275 | 1316 | 79 | 1282 | 79 | 90 | 79 | 79 | 93 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
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Information about the Waidroka Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waidroka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waidroka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waidroka 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 (Waidroka) 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 Waidroka 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.
Waidroka is 55 km (34 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.










