10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Cloudbreak, Tavarua, Fiji
Cloudbreak is a world-renowned left-hander that breaks over a pristine coral reef in the open ocean off Fiji's Tavarua Island. The wave can handle virtually any size—from fun 4-footers to triple-overhead bombs—and delivers long, makeable barrels across multiple sections. When large S-SW swells arrive during the May-October season, Cloudbreak transforms into one of the world's most powerful waves. Access is by boat only, keeping crowds manageable despite its fame. The warm, crystal-clear water and consistent trade winds make this a bucket-list destination.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 57/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 37/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 23° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.1m is 1.5m from ideal 3.6m.
Good period: 17s is 94% of ideal 18s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Strong offshore: 20 km/h from 135° (SE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Cloudbreak. The 2.1m swell from 187° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 187° (S) at 17s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 184° is 26° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 1.9m from ideal 3.6m.
Good period: 16s is 89% of ideal 18s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 128° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Cloudbreak. The 1.7m swell from 184° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 184° (S) at 16s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 177° is 33° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 170°-240°.
Marginal size: 3.0m is 0.6m from ideal 3.6m.
Moderate period: 15s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 18s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 24 km/h from 123° (ESE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at Cloudbreak. The 3.0m swell from 177° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
3.0m (9.8ft) swell from 177° (S) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 169° is 41° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 170°-240°.
Marginal size: 2.2m is 1.4m from ideal 3.6m.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 108° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Surfable but not special at Cloudbreak. The 2.2m swell from 169° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 169° (S) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 164° is 46° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 170°-240°.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 18s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 43° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Cloudbreak. Either swell direction (164°), size (1.7m), or wind (5 km/h from 43°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 166° is 44° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 170°-240°.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 2.0m from ideal 3.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 213° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Cloudbreak. Either swell direction (166°), size (1.6m), or wind (7 km/h from 213°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 166° (SSE) at 15s period
Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 18s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 296° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Cloudbreak. Either swell direction (166°), size (1.0m), or wind (7 km/h from 296°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 166° (SSE) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 181° is 29° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 18s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Cloudbreak. Either swell direction (181°), size (0.9m), or wind (6 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 181° (S) at 13s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 176° is 34° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 170°-240°.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 335° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Cloudbreak. Either swell direction (176°), size (0.5m), or wind (5 km/h from 335°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 176° (S) at 17s period
Good alignment: Swell from 217° is 7° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 155° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Cloudbreak. Either swell direction (217°), size (0.9m), or wind (23 km/h from 155°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 14s period
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