Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Lautoka, Fiji
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Lautoka...
Lautoka is a coastal city in Fiji.
It is a fairly medium-sized town close to the water with a population of 52500 people.
The water temperature around Lautoka has low variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 25.9°C (78.6°F) in September up to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the month of February, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (82°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Lautoka is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature near Lautoka?
The current water temperature in the month of September near Lautoka is ca:
26°C (79°F)
Are there surf spots located close to Lautoka?
There are not many surf spots close to Lautoka. A spot that might be worth checking out is Namotu Lefts, which is about 24.5km (15.5miles) away from Lautoka.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Namotu Lefts and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Lautoka are
Wilkes Passage, which is roughly 25km (15.5miles) away, and
Cloudbreak, located approximately 26.2km (16.3miles) from Lautoka.
Are there gorgeous beaches near by?
Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Lautoka. A beach that might be worth checking out is
Ninety Mile Beach, which is 1209.6km (751.3miles) away from Lautoka. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out
Matapouri, approximately 1251.4km (777.3miles) away from Lautoka.
Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Lautoka?
The average sea temperature around Lautoka is extremely warm, around 28°C (82°F), with only little changes throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Lautoka. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very windy conditions and for sun protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Lautoka can be particularly intense.
How is the diving and fishing close to Lautoka?
Scuba diving and fishing conditions stay very constant throughout the year. The waters are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (76-85°F). The following fish can often be found in waters with these temperatures: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to Lautoka: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
