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Vunaniu surfForecast / Kadavu Passage / Fiji
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 15 Dec 2024 +12
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vunaniu this week:
The surf forecast for Vunaniu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vunaniu in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 16th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 16th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 16th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vunaniu over the next 12 days.
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 1018 | 840 | 701 | 463 | 368 | 299 | 223 | 191 | 173 | 123 | 101 | 86 | 107 | 797 | 714 | 389 | 244 | 194 | 123 | 116 | 62 | 56 | 24 | 22 | 40 | 60 | 75 | 46 | 20 | 35 | 54 | 31 | 80 | 29 | 65 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:05AM 1.50 | 6:58PM 1.73 | 7:56AM 1.49 | 7:48PM 1.68 | 8:46AM 1.46 | 8:37PM 1.60 | 9:37AM 1.43 | 9:27PM 1.52 | 10:27AM 1.40 | 10:18PM 1.42 | 11:18AM 1.38 | 11:12PM 1.34 | 12:08PM 1.37 | 12:09AM 1.26 | 12:56PM 1.37 | 1:08AM 1.21 | 1:43PM 1.38 | 2:08AM 1.19 | 2:28PM 1.40 | 3:05AM 1.19 | 3:12PM 1.43 | 3:57AM 1.21 | 3:54PM 1.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:45AM -0.02 | 12:50PM 0.35 | 1:34AM -0.01 | 1:41PM 0.38 | 2:22AM 0.03 | 2:31PM 0.42 | 3:10AM 0.10 | 3:23PM 0.47 | 3:58AM 0.18 | 4:17PM 0.52 | 4:46AM 0.27 | 5:13PM 0.55 | 5:34AM 0.36 | 6:13PM 0.57 | 6:22AM 0.43 | 7:13PM 0.56 | 7:12AM 0.50 | 8:11PM 0.52 | 8:03AM 0.54 | 9:03PM 0.47 | 8:53AM 0.56 | 9:51PM 0.40 | 9:40AM 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 5 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 80 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 49 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 177mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 152mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Vunaniu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vunaniu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vunaniu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vunaniu 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 (Vunaniu) 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 Vunaniu 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.
Vunaniu is 61 km (38 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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