If you surf, you’ve heard of Fiji and some of the legendary breaks such as `Swimming Pools’, ‘Restaurants’ and of course, `Cloud Break’. Not so long ago, those breaks were for the exclusive use of resorts such as Namotu and Tavarua.
That’s no longer the case.
The Government of Fiji has in effect, deregulated the waves. Fiji's 2010 "Surfing Decree" allows anyone to surf anywhere in Fiji waters. For example, with the decree in place a visitor staying at a property on Viti Levu’s “Mainland” such as Seashell Cove or Matanivusi, can access the same breaks as people staying at Tavarua or Namotu.
Although there is some surfing off Kadavu, Vanua Levu and Lau Group by far the most popular and consistent breaks are are found on the reef passes of the southern most islands of the Mamanuca chain—home to Cloudbreak and the other famous breaks around Tavarua and Namotu. The other major break, Frigates, fringes a pass on the barrier reef surrounding Beqa Island. To get their you need to travel about two and a half hours east by car from Nadi to Pacific Harbour, where you're an approximate 20 minute boat ride from the break.
There are a couple other minor breaks along the Coral Coast, such as Hideaways and beach breaks near the Sigatoka River but nothing close to the magnitude of Cloudbreak, Restaurants, and the like.
When is the best time to surf?
You can surf year around. That said, there are two different surf seasons. Fiji’s winter is the best, from April to October, low pressure systems in the Southern Hemisphere ignite consistent swells as high as 8-10 feet (12-20 foot faces).
During the summer, from November through April, swells generally have shorter duration, 1-3 days. Typically winds are light, it’s hotter, glassy and you’ll get afternoon showers.
Can I learn to surf in Fiji?
You can, but most of Fiji's breaks are strictly for experienced surfers. That's because most of Fiji's surf sites are reef breaks and that's not the best place for a beginner. A better local is Natadola Beach, about 45 minutes east of Nadi. (Contact the surf operators below for lessons).
Where do I stay?
You can divide accommodations into two basic categories. The first are tiny, private islands (east of Nadi) and include the resorts of Tavarua and Namotu. The others are sprinkled along Viti Levu’s Coral Coast.
The price and demographic of accommodations range from low end surf camps (ie, Club Masi or Maqai Beach Resort on Qamea) to midrange and upmarket properties (such as Hideaway, Waidroka, Tavarua, Qamea Beach Resort or Matanivusi).
Which are for you? Depends on your budget and where you decide you want to surf. For a detailed description of the classier ones see our Surf Resorts page.
The Government of Fiji has in effect, deregulated the waves. Fiji's 2010 "Surfing Decree" allows anyone to surf anywhere in Fiji waters. For example, with the decree in place a visitor staying at a property on Viti Levu’s “Mainland” such as Seashell Cove or Matanivusi, can access the same breaks as people staying at Tavarua or Namotu.
Although there is some surfing off Kadavu, Vanua Levu and Lau Group by far the most popular and consistent breaks are are found on the reef passes of the southern most islands of the Mamanuca chain—home to Cloudbreak and the other famous breaks around Tavarua and Namotu. The other major break, Frigates, fringes a pass on the barrier reef surrounding Beqa Island. To get their you need to travel about two and a half hours east by car from Nadi to Pacific Harbour, where you're an approximate 20 minute boat ride from the break.
There are a couple other minor breaks along the Coral Coast, such as Hideaways and beach breaks near the Sigatoka River but nothing close to the magnitude of Cloudbreak, Restaurants, and the like.
When is the best time to surf?
You can surf year around. That said, there are two different surf seasons. Fiji’s winter is the best, from April to October, low pressure systems in the Southern Hemisphere ignite consistent swells as high as 8-10 feet (12-20 foot faces).
During the summer, from November through April, swells generally have shorter duration, 1-3 days. Typically winds are light, it’s hotter, glassy and you’ll get afternoon showers.
Can I learn to surf in Fiji?
You can, but most of Fiji's breaks are strictly for experienced surfers. That's because most of Fiji's surf sites are reef breaks and that's not the best place for a beginner. A better local is Natadola Beach, about 45 minutes east of Nadi. (Contact the surf operators below for lessons).
Where do I stay?
You can divide accommodations into two basic categories. The first are tiny, private islands (east of Nadi) and include the resorts of Tavarua and Namotu. The others are sprinkled along Viti Levu’s Coral Coast.
The price and demographic of accommodations range from low end surf camps (ie, Club Masi or Maqai Beach Resort on Qamea) to midrange and upmarket properties (such as Hideaway, Waidroka, Tavarua, Qamea Beach Resort or Matanivusi).
Which are for you? Depends on your budget and where you decide you want to surf. For a detailed description of the classier ones see our Surf Resorts page.
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