Waidroka surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 04 May 2026 +12
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Waidroka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waidroka sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 12th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
0
1
1
2
3
4
4
1
2
3
0
1
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
2
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
SE
12
1.7
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
394
531
589
589
1112
1028
817
884
783
789
964
831
861
812
734
483
297
197
297
586
780
Wind (km/h)
10
E
20
E
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
5
E
15
SSE
10
SE
10
E
15
SE
10
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:27AM1.46m
9:24PM1.28m
9:10AM1.41m
10:12PM1.23m
9:55AM1.35m
11:05PM1.21m
10:45AM1.30m
00:00AM1.21m
11:41AM1.27m
00:54AM1.24m
12:40PM1.26m
1:44AM1.30m
1:39PM1.28m
Low Tide
2:23AM0.51m
3:03PM0.27m
3:05AM0.56m
3:47PM0.32m
3:51AM0.61m
4:35PM0.37m
4:42AM0.66m
5:25PM0.40m
5:39AM0.68m
6:17PM0.42m
6:42AM0.67m
7:09PM0.42m
7:42AM0.61m
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
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5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
14
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
25
26
25
26
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
2
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
SE
12
1.7
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
318
531
589
589
876
43
39
884
783
789
964
831
861
812
734
483
297
189
297
586
780
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
20
0.2
E
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
90
188
140
69
44
7
6
65
102
148
270
339
387
387
362
352
239
197
125
291
288
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.5
E
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SSE
9
Energy kJ
6
11
7
45
18
15
59
56
85
73
96
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
5
2.3
SE
10
2.3
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
394
229
114
82
1112
1028
817
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
1
3
3
1
2
3
3
Distance (km)
0
23
23
0
17
263
90
263
263
90
79
23
0
0
1021
23
0
772
17
0
96
Best forecast wave conditions in Kadavu Passage
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Fiji
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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.

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