Beqa Lagoon Diving

The Southern Fiji Island

One of the best known diving destinations in Fiji and once christened "The Mecca of Pacific Diving", Beqa Island (pronounced "Benga") lies just thirteen kilometres south of the southern coast of Viti Levu and to the north of Kadavu. The area was famed for its incredibly varied sites which were home to some great bommies and rocky pinnacles as well as some of the best pelagic fish encounters in Fiji.

Nowadays, after El Niño struck at the tail end of the 20th century, the coral reefs are some distance from its former glory, but still represents some of the better diving to be had around Viti Levu. There are a number of pretty good sites around Beqa Lagoon and, although there may not be too much in the way of schools of fish or pelagics, there is a good variety of reef life. For less experienced divers or for those who do not wish to take a domestic flight to the outer islands of Fiji, scuba diving at Beqa could be right for you.

The lagoon consists of over one hundred square miles of clear water surrounded by the protective arms of some thirty solid kilometres of barrier reef. This makes it one of the world's largest barrier reefs. Given this geographical feature you'll experience only gentle currents when diving in Beqa Lagoon, and the water stays around 26°C for most of the year.

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Diving Season

The season for Beqa Island diving runs all the year round. However, November to January sees stronger winds and surface conditions can sometimes be rough during this time. Best visibility is during Fiji's winter months of July to September. Water temperatures are fairly consistent in these shallow waters, ranging between 24 - 28°C.

Reef Basics

Great for:
Not so great for: Large animals, wall dives, drift diving, reef life and health, advanced divers, non-diving activities
Depth: 5 - 30m
Visibility: 10 - 30m
Currents: None or gentle
Surface Conditions: Can be choppy, and can be rough in windy season
Water Temperature: 24 - 28°C
Experience Level: Beginner - intermediate
Number of dive sites: >22
Access: Beqa and Viti Levu dive resorts
Recommended length of stay: 1 week

Dive Sites

More detailed information on some of the Beqa Island dive sites:

Dive The World Recommendations: Carpet Cove and Caesar's Rocks

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