Moala IslandMoala Island at a Glance
About Moala Island
Moala Island is one of the Moala Islands in Fiji’s Lau Province in the eastern part of the country. It is part of the Lau island chain and is characterised by tropical vegetation, coastal villages and a local economy based on subsistence agriculture and fishing.
Villages on the island maintain traditional Fijian lifestyles and economies, with copra, root crops and fishing as common livelihoods. Visitors may encounter village communities, local handicrafts and natural coastal scenery rather than tourist resorts.
The island lies in the eastern Fijian seascape and is accessed by inter-island boat or occasional air services from larger hubs in Fiji.
- Island group and access: Part of the Moala subgroup within Fiji’s Lau Islands and reachable by inter-island boat services from larger Fijian ports.
Best Time to Visit Moala Island
May-October (dry season) is the most comfortable time for visiting with lower rainfall and calmer seas.
Weather & Climate near Moala Island
Subtropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2919 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 313 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 265 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 382 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 343 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 256 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 25° | 23° | 170 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 24° | 22° | 137 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 24° | 22° | 161 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 24° | 22° | 188 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 21° - 25° | 23° | 203 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 276 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 225 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Moala Island
Access typically via boat transfers from Viti Levu or Lau group hubs; regional inter-island vessels and occasional charter flights connect Moala to larger Fijian centers. Confirm schedules in advance.
Tips for Visiting Moala Island
- Respect local customs and landowners when exploring beaches and villages.
- Hire local guides for reef snorkeling - they know safe channels and seasonal currents.
- If arranging boat transfers from mainland Fiji, confirm schedules carefully; services can be irregular.