Motua Lailai
Protected Area
Nanuku Islet
Why dive here
Motua Lailai is a reef dive in Taveuni & Somosomo Strait, Fiji. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Motua Lailai sits in the Somosomo Strait, a reef wall dive with plenty of current. We often find schooling fusiliers here, along with the usual suspects like anemonefish and various parrotfish grazing the corals. It’s a solid option for those who enjoy drift diving and don't mind a bit of a ride.
Typical Motua Lailai Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Motua Lailai
Motua Lailai Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Motua Lailai, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.8, -179.9) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 25.4–28.6°C
Air Temperature
24°C
75°F
Wind Speed
9.49 m/s
18.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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