Tepuka
Island Small Funafuti islet in Tuvalu's central atoll
A small islet in Funafuti atoll, Tepuka offers beaches, coral reefs and day‑trip snorkeling from Fongafale. Visitors to Tuvalu book boat excursions here to swim, sun and spot reef fish.
Tepuka is a small islet within the Funafuti atoll of Tuvalu, part of the ring of motu that form the coral atoll surrounding the lagoon. It is one of several uninhabited or sparsely used islets in the atoll.
The islet offers coral-fringed shoreline, shallow lagoon waters and typical atoll vegetation; visitors who reach it by boat encounter snorkeling and small-scale beach areas rather than built facilities. There are no formal tourist services on the islet.
Like other motu in Funafuti, Tepuka developed as part of the coral atoll formation and has been used historically by local islanders for fishing, temporary camps and resource gathering. The atoll itself has long been the centre of Tuvaluan habitation and activity.
Tepuka lies within the Funafuti lagoon in the island nation of Tuvalu in the central Pacific, forming part of the small chain of islets that encircle the atoll’s lagoon.
How to Get to Tepuka #
Tepuka is reached by boat from Funafuti; local boat operators and community-run transport provide irregular services. Visitors should coordinate with guesthouses or local authorities in Funafuti.
Tips for Visiting Tepuka #
- Tepuka is low-lying - check tide and boat schedules from Funafuti; transport is informal and often dependent on local arrangements.
- Bring sun protection and plan shade; there are few structures on small islets in Tuvalu.
- Respect local practices - many islets have traditional ownership and local customs regarding visiting.
Best Time to Visit Tepuka #
Travel in the drier months (May-October) for calmer seas and more reliable boat services between Funafuti and outer islets.
Weather & Climate near Tepuka #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 25°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3191 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (352 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (289 mm).
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March
March is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (316 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (271 mm).
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May
May is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (229 mm).
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June
June is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (216 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (227 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (238 mm).
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September
September is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (221 mm).
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October
October is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (222 mm).
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November
November is the hottest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).
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December
December is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (360 mm).
