King Kong Right Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with warm air temperatures at King Kong Right today (feels like 24 °C once we account for wind), and warmer sea temperatures (26 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or perhaps a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Map of current Fiji Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Fiji Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for King Kong Right. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

King Kong Right water temperatures peak in the range 27 to 30°C (81 to 86°F) on around the 8th of February and are at their lowest on about the 20th of August, in the range 23 to 25°C (73 to 77°F). Year round warm water temperatures at King Kong Right climb to their maximum in early to mid February. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. King Kong Right water temperatures are always warm but dip to their lowest in mid to late August. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at King Kong Right can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at King Kong Right. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.