Waidroka surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji

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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
28.6° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
2
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
11
1.3
ESE
6
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
S
10
1.6
SE
7
0.6
SSW
20
1.9
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
108
187
145
114
135
170
96
67
97
77
47
42
270
322
344
232
284
227
326
371
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
ESE
5
WNW
0
NNE
10
S
5
NNE
5
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:28AM1.40m
1:30PM1.44m
2:30AM1.44m
2:36PM1.43m
3:23AM1.49m
3:35PM1.43m
4:09AM1.54m
4:27PM1.44m
4:49AM1.58m
5:13PM1.44m
5:26AM1.60m
5:56PM1.44m
6:01AM1.60m
Low Tide
6:54PM0.23m
7:23AM0.51m
7:59PM0.26m
8:32AM0.47m
8:57PM0.27m
9:32AM0.41m
9:48PM0.29m
10:23AM0.34m
10:32PM0.31m
11:07AM0.28m
11:13PM0.33m
11:48AM0.23m
11:51PM0.36m
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:47
1
2
2
4
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
28
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
27
27
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
29
27
29
30
29
31
32
30
32
31
31
31
30
28
27
27
26
26
26
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.9
SE
6
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
S
8
1.2
S
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
Energy kJ
207
108
139
121
54
135
170
96
67
43
42
32
42
270
322
344
138
284
109
253
248
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
11
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.3
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SSE
10
Energy kJ
76
83
187
145
114
29
16
17
24
97
33
31
27
37
19
28
232
151
180
59
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
E
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
ESE
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
S
17
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
25
77
80
30
44
37
22
54
66
15
77
47
31
31
14
49
18
27
17
10
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
SE
3
1.4
SSE
5
1.5
SSE
6
1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.6
SE
7
2
SE
6
1.9
SE
7
Energy kJ
88
105
99
103
62
17
16
3
109
176
70
81
227
326
371
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
770
90
56
23
0
0
17
3
0
96
0
3
838
17
263
263
770
770
1128
1335
1159
Best forecast wave conditions in Kadavu Passage
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Fiji
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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