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Surf forecast for Vesi Passage

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Timezone:
Pacific/Fiji
Forecast updated:
17/09, 06:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260916 12z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260916 12z)
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Timeline

Today Thu 17/09
05:39 - 07:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Low tide, rising.
Swell 20.9m13.1 s(443 kJ)(SSW)
24 / 29 km/h(ESE)
0.2 → 0.3m
07:00 - 12:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.0m13.0 s(462 kJ)(SSW)
25 / 33 km/h(ESE)
0.3 → 0.9m
12:00 - 14:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). High to mid tide, falling.
Swell 20.9m12.7 s(412 kJ)(SSW)
25 / 32 km/h(E)
0.9 → 0.7m
14:00 - 17:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Mid to low tide, falling.
Swell 30.8m12.4 s(308 kJ)(SSW)
23 / 30 km/h(E)
0.7 → 0.3m
17:00 - 18:23
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 20.9m12.5 s(385 kJ)(SSW)
24 / 30 km/h(E)
0.3 → 0.4m
Tomorrow Fri 18/09
06:00 - 09:00
Solid with light cross-onshore. Low to mid tide, rising.
Swell 10.9m11.6 s(303 kJ)(SSE)
18 / 24 km/h(ENE)
0.1 → 0.5m
09:00 - 13:00
Best
Solid with light sideshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 10.9m11.3 s(289 kJ)(SSE)
16 / 23 km/h(NE)
0.5 → 0.9m
13:00 - 18:00
Fun with light sideshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 10.8m11.2 s(247 kJ)(SSE)
16 / 24 km/h(NE)
0.9 → 0.4m
Sat 19/09
05:37 - 07:00
Best
Fun with moderate sideshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 10.8m11.1 s(235 kJ)(SSE)
31 / 39 km/h(SSW)
0.2 → 0.2m
07:00 - 13:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Low to high tide, rising.
Swell 20.7m14.7 s(272 kJ)(SSW)
27 / 33 km/h(S)
0.2 → 0.9m
14:00 - 17:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). High to low tide, falling.
Swell 10.9m15.1 s(530 kJ)(SSW)
25 / 32 km/h(S)
0.9 → 0.5m
17:00 - 18:23
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Low tide, falling.
Swell 11.1m14.7 s(813 kJ)(SW)
24 / 30 km/h(S)
0.5 → 0.4m

Vesi Passage Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

Vesi Passage is a left-hand reef break on Fiji's Great Astrolabe Reef, one of three main passes here worth considering. The wave peels over live coral.

When It Works

The pass draws swell from southwest through southeast, with southwest (SW) the best direction, and it wants some wrapping SW swell to come alive. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft. Consistency is patchy, so it can be inconsistent, but it rewards you when the setup lines up.

Wind and Tide

This is a spot for the rare northwest (NW) offshore wind, which is what gets the left going. It can break through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

Vesi is one for experts. The lineup stays quiet, and you will often surf it solo, with plenty of sea-life for company.

Surf spots near Vesi Passage

Uatotoka
Eastern, Fiji
Reef break
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
King Kong Right
Eastern, Fiji
Reef break
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Daku
Eastern, Fiji
Reef break
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Vesi Passage
Eastern, Fiji
Reef break
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Typhoon Alley
Eastern, Fiji
Reef break
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Vesi Passage?

Vesi Passage is usually best with swell from southwest to southeast (SW-SE), ideally southwest (SW) around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, northwest (NW) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Vesi Passage?

Vesi Passage is a surf spot in Matavuralevu Settlement, Eastern, Fiji.

What is the surf break like at Vesi Passage?

Vesi Passage is a left reef break over live coral. Expect a quiet crowd.

What surfing skill level is Vesi Passage suitable for?

Vesi Passage can suit expert surfers.

Is Vesi Passage beginner friendly for surfing?

Vesi Passage is better suited to expert surfers.

How consistent is the surf at Vesi Passage?

Surf consistency at Vesi Passage is more variable.

What surf spots are near Vesi Passage?

Other nearby surf spots are Typhoon Alley, Uatotoka, Daku, and King Kong Right.

What swell direction works for surfing at Vesi Passage?

Vesi Passage can work with swell from southwest to southeast (SW-SE); southwest (SW) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Vesi Passage?

Vesi Passage usually works with swell around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Vesi Passage?

Northwest (NW) offshore wind is usually best at Vesi Passage.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Vesi Passage?

Northwest (NW) is offshore at Vesi Passage.

What tide works best for surfing at Vesi Passage?

Vesi Passage can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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