Location & Surroundings
Mataniwaqa Reef is a reef(s) in Eastern, Fiji, at 40 m elevation. The national capital Suva is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lakeba Airport, 84 km away.
Basic Data
- Type reef(s) (RF)
- a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
Geography
-
Coordinates
18° 56' 9" S, 178° 58' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Pacific/Fiji
- Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (FJD)
- Phone Prefix +679
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:55
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 54 min
Other reef(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mataniwaqa Reef
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataniwaqa Reef, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 8.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 23.8 C, max wind 9.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
8.9 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.06 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.7 | 8.9 | 116 | 86 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 8.7 | 106 | 85 | 1,017.3 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 67 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 8.0 | 111 | 84 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 95 | 476.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 9.2 | 112 | 80 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 49 | 552.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 8.4 | 104 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 7.6 | 104 | 71 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 10 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 7.7 | 108 | 79 | 1,016.7 | 0.29 / 0.35 | 47 | 716.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 9.7 | 109 | 80 | 1,016.4 | 0.37 / 0.72 | 41 | 576.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.4 | 8.8 | 110 | 78 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 8.9 | 106 | 79 | 1,017.1 | 0.40 / 0.63 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 7.8 | 109 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 84 | 693.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 8.4 | 112 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.05 / 0.14 | 57 | 446.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 8.4 | 113 | 78 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataniwaqa Reef?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 8.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 23.8 C, max wind 9.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mataniwaqa Reef today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 54m.
What is the local time in Mataniwaqa Reef?
Local time is 07:55. Time zone: Pacific/Fiji (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Mataniwaqa Reef?
Mataniwaqa Reef is a reef(s).
What is the elevation of Mataniwaqa Reef?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Mataniwaqa Reef located?
It is at -18.93590, -178.98039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataniwaqa Reef in?
It is in Fiji.