
Surf Forecasts:
Waidroka surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 9AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waidroka over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | S 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1186 | 1120 | 1199 | 957 | 780 | 553 | 1437 | 755 | 783 | 801 | 720 | 889 | 676 | 586 | 522 | 600 | 612 | 541 | 430 | 422 | 587 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:03AM1.31m | 11:29PM1.50m | 12:06PM1.26m | 00:26AM1.50m | 1:17PM1.25m | 1:29AM1.52m | 2:28PM1.27m | 2:34AM1.56m | 3:36PM1.34m | 3:36AM1.62m | 4:36PM1.42m | 4:35AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM0.42m | 5:57AM0.39m | 5:58PM0.47m | 7:03AM0.35m | 7:03PM0.50m | 8:11AM0.29m | 8:12PM0.49m | 9:16AM0.21m | 9:20PM0.45m | 10:16AM0.12m | 10:23PM0.39m | 11:11AM0.04m | 11:20PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 9 |
1186 | 1120 | 1199 | 957 | 780 | 553 | 307 | 755 | 562 | 295 | 251 | 160 | 202 | 164 | 176 | 503 | 429 | 222 | 110 | 72 | 339 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 18 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | S 15 | SSE 14 |
154 | 72 | 35 | 99 | 36 | 64 | 236 | 178 | 149 | 93 | 57 | 35 | 167 | 222 | 522 | 86 | 133 | 127 | 204 | 113 | 210 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 20 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSE 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | NW 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 |
117 | 103 | 8 | 40 | 15 | 43 | 12 | 18 | 44 | 48 | 36 | 31 | 46 | 34 | 167 | 50 | 6 | 51 | 51 | 121 | 208 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
706 | 500 | 196 | 325 | 416 | 403 | 1437 | 591 | 783 | 801 | 720 | 889 | 676 | 586 | 343 | 600 | 612 | 541 | 430 | 422 | 587 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 772 | 1354 | 1316 | 1316 | 1316 | 1316 | 1316 | 1333 | 79 | 79 | 1333 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 1861 | 31 | 79 | 31 | 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.











