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# Water temperature off Yasawas mid early October Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
raptorman 11:59 UTC 15 Sep 2013 | I'm just wondering about the average water temperature around the Yasawas during early to mid October. I hope to do plenty of snorkeling there next month, but coming straight out of an NZ winter I'm finding it hard to visualize! Should I plan on bringing along a light 3/4 wet suit? I don't generally suffer too much in cooler water, but I do like to be in the water for long periods. Thanks! |
watsoff 15:42 UTC 15 Sep 2013 | Check the water temperature chart here - halfway down the page: [http://www.holidaycheck.com/di/72ba7c24-0ca5-39e7-a729-deac528da0f2] Edited by: Watsoff | 1
Taimarilyn 04:46 UTC 16 Sep 2013 | We are heading there (Waya, then Nacula) on Friday this week, always go at this time of year. We snorkel every day, usually for 1 to 2 hours at a time, and have never needed a wetsuit. Often wear a very light T-shirt just to keep the sun off. The only people I have ever seen wearing wetsuits were a group of Chinese tourists last year. They possibly had never seen the sea before, wore wetsuits with hoods, gloves and bootees, lifejackets and a blow-up ring around their waists - and never got beyond waist depth in the water. Northern NZ water is too cold for me now, even mid-Summer, but I have never felt cold in the Yasawas. | 2
raptorman 08:28 UTC 17 Sep 2013 | Thanks Watsoff, useful link. Thank you ThaiMarilyn, the resident Fiji expert! I usually do most of my diving in Asia so am pleased to hear I can expect some decent water temperatures on our trip to the Yawawas. Are you heading off to the new Paradise Cove? Looks fab, I saw your recommendation for it and tried to book, but full up throughout October. I hope you have a great trip. Regards | 3
Taimarilyn 07:52 UTC 18 Sep 2013 | We are having 7 days at Octopus, 2 at Paradise Cove, then 11 at Blue Lagoon Beach Resort. Long term lovers of Octopus - 19th annual visit coming up! I see you mentioned early October for your trip - where are you staying? Wherever it is, I'm sure you'll love it. | 4
raptorman 09:04 UTC 19 Sep 2013 | We'll just miss you - staying at Octopus for ten day from October 7th. I've never done the resort thing, usually more independent, so initially a bit nervous but have heard plenty of positive stuff, so I think it will be a nice trip! Have a great trip - look forward to hearing all about Paradise Cove! Regards | 5