Fiji in August water temp and wetsuit

[rakay]

What thickness of wetsuit do you suggest for
Figi in August?

We will be staying at Volivoli Resort
in Rakiraki.

Thank you.

 

[Deinonych]

Depends on your tolerance to cold. Water temps are typically coolest July through October - upper 70s F. We were in Vanua Levu last October and temps were right around 80F most of the time. I get cold easily, so I dove with a 5mm suit the entire time.

 

[Spudlet]

wow up around 78F is 25.5 celcius that is warm 3mm shorty at best, though depends on the diver

 

[paolobl65]

I was in VoliVoli two years ago in August .
Water temperature 24- 24,2 Celsius in Blight waters dive spot and local dive spot as well .
I wore semidry 7,5 and I was fine , other people in 5 mm was cold , also becuase the cool wind , other in 3 mm seems fine .....
hope this help
Paolo

 

[Cali_diver]

Your best bet is to email the resort and ask them what the water temps are about a week before you go.... then decide. Water temps have been a bit off this year.

 

[tygeronix]

Hi,

I know this thread is a bit old. But just wondering how your diving went in August @rakay? I'm planning to go to Rakiraki in July but heard that the wind is quite strong during this month. I read several reviews that the boat won't go out to Bligh Water if the wind is too strong.