A southeasterly wind flow prevails across the Fiji group, bringing cloudy periods and showers to several coastal and island districts while most other areas remain generally fine aside from the chance of afternoon or evening showers. Afternoon thunderstorms are likely across Viti Levu and Vanua Levu tonight, with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds and seas expected to be moderate to rough.
Cloudy periods with some showers are forecast tonight for Serua‑Namosi, Navua‑Suva‑Nausori, Tailevu‑Naitasiri‑Ra‑Rakiraki, southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the Lau and Lomaiviti groups, Kadavu and nearby islets. Elsewhere conditions will be mostly fine but with the usual risk of afternoon or evening showers. The same pattern is expected to continue into Sunday, with additional areas in eastern Macuata included among those likely to see rain and a continued threat of afternoon thunderstorms over the larger islands.
Winds will remain moderate to fresh from the southeast, keeping exposed coasts breezy. Seas are forecast to be moderate to rough, which may make coastal and inter‑island travel choppy. Boaters and swimmers should be mindful of the rougher conditions, and those planning to travel by sea should allow extra time and check with local operators for the latest sea state.
Locally, Navua / Suva / Nausori can expect cloudy periods with some showers and likely afternoon or evening thunderstorms; temperatures around 24 to 32°C, with heavy falls possible on Sunday. Natadradave / Korovou has a similar outlook and temperature range (24 to 32°C), with heavy rain also expected on Sunday. Nadi / Lautoka / Ba and Tavua / Rakiraki should be fine apart from afternoon or evening showers and likely thunderstorms (Nadi/Lautoka/Ba 23–33°C; Tavua/Rakiraki 23–33°C). Sigatoka / Coral Coast, Yasawa / Mamanuca, Labasa, Savusavu, Nabouwalu, Taveuni, the Lau and Lomaiviti groups, and Kadavu will see mainly cloudy periods with some showers and a chance of afternoon or evening thunderstorms; daily minimums generally in the low‑ to mid‑20s and maximums in the low‑30s as noted in the forecasts.
Rotuma is affected by a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and showers. Occasional showers with isolated thunderstorms are expected, with moderate northeasterly winds and moderate seas. Temperatures there are around 25 to 32°C tonight, with a similar pattern of occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms continuing into Sunday.
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