Best time to surf in Fiji
March to October for intermediate surfers, March to April, October for beginners, and June for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 10 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0.9–1.3 m | 29 °C |
| February | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1–1.4 m | 30 °C |
| March | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1–1.4 m | 30 °C |
| April | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1–1.6 m | 30 °C |
| May | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1–1.6 m | 29 °C |
| June | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1.1–1.7 m | 27 °C |
| July | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1.1–1.7 m | 26 °C |
| August | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1–1.6 m | 26 °C |
| September | 3 | 3 | 13 | 1.1–1.7 m | 26 °C |
| October | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1–1.4 m | 27 °C |
| November | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0.9–1.3 m | 28 °C |
| December | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1–1.6 m | 29 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Fiji?
March, with about 5 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is March to October.
When is the best time to surf in Fiji for beginners?
March to April, October, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Fiji?
June has the biggest typical surf (about 1.1–1.7 m at the spots we follow). That is the season for experienced surfers.
Can you surf in Fiji in summer?
Mostly small: June to August average about 3 good days a month for intermediate surfers, better for learning than for good waves.
How warm is the water in Fiji?
About 26 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest).
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