Is May a good time for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass. Waves 1.6 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 27°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: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 20 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 May
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MayPEAK SEASON
Cloudbreak
Tavarua · Fiji
2 m waves29° water29° air
102 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ NAN 30 km
2
MayPEAK SEASON
Namotu
Fiji
2 m waves29° water29° 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 May →Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Fiji – Frigates Pass. Waves 1.6 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Fiji – Frigates Pass in May?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Fiji – Frigates Pass in May?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Fiji – Frigates Pass in May?
Around 27°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Tavarua – Cloudbreak (2 m waves) & Namotu (2 m waves).
