FIJI Shores and Marinas

Your Essential Guide to the Shores and Marinas of Fiji

You are here: Home / Archives for Features

Fiji’s Tropical Cyclone Outlook – 2024-25

Key Messages

  1. One to two tropical cyclones (TCs) are likely to pass through Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone during the 2024-25 TC season.
  2. Of these, one TC is likely to reach severe Category (Category 3-5).
  3. There is equal risk of TCs affecting any part of the Fiji Group.
  4. While the peak TC activities are usually from January to February, TCs can form at any time during the season. Out of season TCs cannot be ruled out.
  5. It does not take a direct hit or a severe TC to cause considerable damage or life-threatening weather. Tropical disturbances or depressions that do not attain TC intensity can and have previously caused strong winds/gusts, widespread heavy rainfall, landslides and flooding.
  6. All communities should remain alert and prepared throughout the TC season and take heed of all advisories whenever it is issued.

Figure 1: Total number of TCs forecasted for the Fiji region.

Figure 2. Number of severe TCs forecasted for the Fiji region.

Additional Information

  1. To predict the outlook for the 2024-25 TC season, analogue seasons were identified, that is, seasons in the past (from 1980) with similar background climate. These seasons were 1983-84, 2000-01, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2016-17 and 2017-18.
  2. On average, around two TCs affect Fiji every season. Thus, near normal tropical cyclone activity is likely for the Fiji region this season.
  3. The TC season in the southwest Pacific extend from November to April, with the peak TC activities normally experienced from January to March. However, TCs have occasionally occurred in this region during October and May, and rarely in September and June. Out of season TCs cannot be ruled out this season.
  4. In the past, tropical depressions also had significant impact on Fiji, especially heavy rainfall and severe flooding. Thus, it is important to take heed of all-weather advisories seriously.

Seasonal summary so far – January 2025

Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre Nadi – Tropical Cyclone Centre – Tropical Cyclone Seasonal Outlook – 2024

TC_seasonal_outlook_2024_25_compressedDownload

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_South_Pacific_cyclone_season

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone_intensity_scales#Australia_and_Fiji

The South Pacific Superyacht Rendezvous – 27 – 30 August 2024

The Superyacht Gathering to hold inaugural rendezvous in Fiji

The event will be held among the idyllic islands of Fiji, uniting the superyacht community in the tropical waters of the south seas. It is set to become an annual occasion in the superyacht calendar.

Designed for a multi-generational group of international and local yachties, the event program will feature barefoot beach parties interspersed with friendly regattas for sailing and motor yachts measuring over 22 metres.

More info here…

Yasawa Island Group, Fiji Discovery Expedition Cruise – 20 Jul – 2 Aug 2024

The majestic Yasawa Islands group lies northwest of the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji and stretches 62nm into the South Pacific Ocean.

Their remoteness, white sand beaches, clear blue lagoons and unique terrain, makes this remote, rugged and authentic group of 20 ancient islands, one of the most stunning regions of Fiji.

Fortunately because of this remoteness to the mainland, commercial development has never taken hold.

More info here…

The Superyacht Gathering – FIJI 23-24 August 2023

The Superyacht Gathering - FIJI 23-24 August 2023

Our first gathering this year will unite the superyacht industry in the incomparably stunning setting of FIJI.

Expect great Fijian cuisine, an informative guest speaker, an island-hop, a beach BBQ and an exclusive networking experience.

The Superyacht Gathering FIJI 2023

  • Fiji, South Pacific
  • 23-24 August
  • Denarau Island & Malolo Lailai Island
More info here…

Latest News