Waidroka surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
28.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
21
0.6
SSW
20
2.1
SE
7
2.1
SE
8
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
114
104
133
96
67
97
41
47
50
273
326
344
236
178
224
253
416
569
421
380
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
5
W
15
NE
10
S
5
SSE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
6:37PM1.43m
6:36AM1.59m
Low Tide
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
12:26PM0.20m
00:28AM0.39m
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
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5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:47
1
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
27
25
29
28
26
28
27
26
28
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
28
27
32
33
30
30
30
31
30
28
28
28
27
26
25
25
24
25
23
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
121
114
65
133
96
67
43
41
44
50
273
326
344
236
178
111
65
248
323
125
295
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
SW
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
7
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
7
0.5
SW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
145
44
104
22
31
23
22
38
31
31
62
10
29
25
25
224
253
58
33
390
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
ESE
8
0.3
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
8
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
30
65
37
33
54
66
97
24
47
49
33
19
32
11
79
39
45
33
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
ENE
7
1
SE
9
1.1
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
ESE
4
2.1
SE
7
2.1
SE
8
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
85
85
50
1
1
15
149
51
46
32
111
13
416
569
421
380
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
23
17
0
0
3
0
23
0
17
838
90
90
1159
23
1354
1354
1316
1275
90
1159
1159
Best forecast wave conditions in Kadavu Passage
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Fiji
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
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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