Is December a good time for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass?
December is a good month for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass (best: May–October). Waves 1.2 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to Fiji – Frigates PassEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 18 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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DecGOOD
Cloudbreak
Tavarua · Fiji
1.6 m waves29° water30° air
102 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ NAN 30 km
2
DecGOOD
Namotu
Fiji
1.6 m waves29° water30° air
105 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ NAN 28 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Fiji in December →Where to go surfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass?
December is a good month for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass (best: May–October). Waves 1.2 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Fiji – Frigates Pass in December?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Fiji – Frigates Pass in December?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Fiji – Frigates Pass in December?
Around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 18 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Tavarua – Cloudbreak (1.6 m waves) & Namotu (1.6 m waves).