Waidroka surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 17 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
27.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
9
2.3
SE
9
2
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
853
621
471
465
419
331
331
247
109
66
75
61
88
88
147
334
433
462
414
357
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
15
SE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
SE
5
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
7:02PM1.55m
7:03AM1.80m
7:57PM1.55m
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
Low Tide
12:46PM-0.03m
00:52AM0.28m
1:38PM-0.06m
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
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part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:39
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
26
25
24
26
26
24
25
25
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
25
24
22
25
25
22
26
24
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
25
25
24
24
25
24
23
26
26
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
1.7
ESE
9
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
12
1.1
E
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
264
203
116
114
65
419
36
27
157
44
66
75
61
88
88
147
334
433
462
414
357
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
11
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
S
8
0.3
SE
13
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
ESE
12
0.3
E
8
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
37
6
18
38
31
37
25
21
59
44
42
25
18
12
42
41
38
99
12
79
109
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
23
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.3
SE
13
0.3
S
10
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SW
14
0.5
E
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
E
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
E
8
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
7
21
6
22
20
30
10
25
13
9
25
17
23
27
33
37
17
24
31
12
102
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
9
2.3
SE
9
2
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
S
7
0.9
SSE
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
669
853
621
471
465
331
331
247
109
60
51
36
19
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
79
90
90
79
1316
79
17
838
23
17
1128
853
1128
23
23
0
90
0
0
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kadavu Passage
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Fiji
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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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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