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Waidroka surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 18 May 2026 +12Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 24th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 24th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waidroka over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | |
399 | 493 | 477 | 455 | 370 | 256 | 118 | 81 | 105 | 105 | 96 | 96 | 214 | 212 | 506 | 391 | 404 | 415 | 872 | 1117 | 1094 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 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 | 1:08PM1.41m | 1:58AM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:05AM0.47m | 7:26PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
— | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SE 13 |
 kJ | 114 | 65 | 37 | 27 | 370 | 256 | 118 | 45 | 105 | 86 | 96 | 96 | 214 | 212 | 506 | 391 | 404 | 415 | 651 | 68 | 1094 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 19 | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 38 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 42 | 43 | 17 | 61 | 46 | 30 | 168 | 115 | 92 | 12 | 79 | 76 | 102 | 102 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 14 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 22 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 44 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 32 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 66 | 62 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 399 | 493 | 477 | 455 | — | — | — | 81 | 37 | 105 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 872 | 1117 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 90 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 90 | 1289 | 1128 | 17 | 1128 | 0 | 17 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 79 | 7 | 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.
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