🇫🇯 TAVARUA ISLAND, FIJI

Cloudbreak

The most perfect left in the South Pacific

FAIR

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

5ft waves — with 12s mixed swell — hitting at the ideal angle — cross-onshore wind affecting quality

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's FAIR

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 207° — matches the ideal 225° window for this spot

Swell Period

12s — solid groundswell. Waves will have real energy and organization.

Wind

5mph cross-shore — not ideal but surfable if wind is light

Season

September is peak season for this spot

Data Confidence

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

At the Break

4.7ft

LOW CONFIDENCE

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Period

12s

✓ Groundswell

Wind

5mph

CROSS-SHORE

Water

79°F

Boardshorts

Swell Direction

85%

Wind Direction

45%

Primary Swell

4.7ft @ 12.0s

SSW 207°

Secondary Swell

2.2ft @ 4.6s

SSE 161°

10 Day Outlook

2.4ft

TODAY

Sep 7

(15s)

2.4ft

TMRW

Sep 8

(16s)

1.8ft

WED

Sep 9

(16s)

2.1ft

THU

Sep 10

(14s)

2.9ft

FRI

Sep 11

(24s)

4.2ft

SAT

Sep 12

(22s)

4.6ft

SUN

Sep 13

(19s)

3.5ft

MON

Sep 14

(19s)

3.4ft

TUE

Sep 15

(18s)

2.7ft

WED

Sep 16

(16s)

Best this week: SUN Sep 13 — 4.6ft

Best next week: MON Sep 14 — 3.5ft

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)5.3ft

ICON (35%)5.3ft

GFS (20%)2.2ft

Model confidence25%

Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS

About

Cloudbreak is a mythical left-hand reef break off Tavarua Island in Fiji. On its day it produces long, perfect barrels in crystal clear warm water over a shallow coral reef. One of the most coveted waves on earth.

The Break

The main Cloudbreak peak — take off on the sets and thread the inside sections. Restaurants section offers longer walls.

Ideal Conditions

SW swell 6-12ft, light SE trade winds, mid tide

Best Months

Jan

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Best months highlighted · Current: Sep

Trip Planner

Fiji Quick Strike

Weekend · 3 Days

Friday

Fly into Nadi (NAN). Stay at Waidroka or book a boat trip from the Coral Coast. Long travel day — rest up.

Saturday

Boat out to Cloudbreak at dawn. Full day session if conditions allow. Sunset kava ceremony with locals.

Sunday

Morning session, fly home from NAN.

Fiji Islands Surf Week

Full Week · 7 Days

Day 1

Arrive Nadi, get to your base on the Coral Coast.

Day 2

Boat to Cloudbreak — full day, bring lunch.

Day 3

Boat to Restaurants — longer, more forgiving walls than Cloudbreak.

Day 4

Rest day — snorkelling the reef, village visit, kava with locals.

Day 5

Back to Cloudbreak if swell is still up.

Day 6

Explore the Mamanuca Islands — Monuriki (Cast Away island), snorkel.

Day 7

Final morning session, fly home.

Local Knowledge

You need to book a boat — Cloudbreak is only accessible by sea. Arrange in advance.

Booties are essential — the reef is shallow and very sharp on the inside.

Fiji time is real — build extra flexibility into your plans.

Kava is part of the culture — accept it graciously when offered by locals.

June-August produces the most consistent swell but is also the busiest.

The Fijian people are incredibly warm and welcoming — one of the most special travel experiences on earth.