Is there waves in Fiji?

Fiji is world famous for epic waves, the majority of which are found in the Mamanuca Islands.
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Is Fiji good for surfing?

Fiji is an incredibly diverse surfing destination, with thousands of islands and coral reefs facing every direction towards the Pacific Ocean. Unsurprisingly there are regions that stand out for exposure to swell under favourable wind directions.
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Can beginners surf in Fiji?

There's a number of excellent, rarely crowded beginner breaks to give surfing a go. Novice riders can sign up for a surf lesson, rent a board, head to the beach and learn basic surfing skills to last a lifetime. So, get stoked learning to surf in Fiji.
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What island has the best waves?

Antigua. Antigua may not be as well known as islands like Aruba or Barbados, but the island is home to some of the best surfing in the Caribbean—as well as some of the best kitesurfing, windsurfing, boogie boarding, and bodyboarding, too.
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Is there surf on the Coral Coast Fiji?

With 22 years surfing experience in this area of the Coral Coast we know the surf breaks like the back of our hand and will get you to the best breaks at the right time every day. There is surf year around in Fiji, but there are two different surf seasons.
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Are there any beach breaks in Fiji?

While most of Fiji's surf breaks are on reefs, there are a few beaches and surf resorts on Viti Levu where you can learn or improve your skills. Natadola Beach and the Sigatoka Sand Dunes are two beach breaks where you can easily learn to surf with one of Fiji's surf tour operators, such as Fiji Surf Co.
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Where is the best place to surf in Fiji?

10 Best Places to Surf in Fiji
  • Cloudbreak. If there's one wave that you will have heard about in Fiji, no doubt it will be Cloudbreak. ...
  • Restaurants. ...
  • Natadola. ...
  • Natadola Inside Left. ...
  • Swimming Pools. ...
  • Wilkes. ...
  • Desperations. ...
  • Frigates.
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Where are the best surfers from?

Hawaii. As many will have guessed, Hawaii is the worlds number 1 surf nation (although Hawaii is technically part of the USA, the WSL recognises it as its own sovereign surfing nation). Home of the sport and the winner of the Men's Championship Tour 2017, the nation was represented by 7 surfers during the 11 events.
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Where are the most surfers in the world?

The study also revealed the distribution of worldwide participants by continent, as follows:
  • USA: 2.8 million surfers.
  • Australia: 1.7 million surfers.
  • United Kingdom: 500,000 surfers.
  • France: 450,000 surfers.
  • Spain: 300,000 surfers.
  • Portugal: 200,000 surfers.
  • New Zealand: 145,000 surfers.
  • Canada: 2,000 surfers.
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Where is the most consistent waves in the world?

  • Rincon, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico lays claim to the most consistent variety of quality surf in the Caribbean, hands down. ...
  • Sydney, Australia. ...
  • Kuta Beach, Bali. ...
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. ...
  • San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. ...
  • Santa Cruz, California. ...
  • Hossegor, France. ...
  • Haleiwa, Hawaii.
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Where is Natadola Beach Fiji?

Location. Fiji is made up of 333 tropical islands in the South Pacific, and Natadola Beach is on the main island of Viti Levu. Most travellers fly in through the city of Nadi. Natadola is about a 45-minute drive south of the airport.
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Is there surf at Yasawa Island?

There are not always waves around here – but there are always beaches. "There are so many waves round here that no-one's ever surfed," Yasawa Island Resort & Spa owner James McCann tells me. "Surf out front in the morning and you'll be the only surfer within 50 miles.
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Where are surf breaks in Fiji?

Here's a list of the top surf breaks in Fiji.
  • Cloudbreak. Cloudbreak in the southern Mamanuca islands holds an almost mythical status to surfers from around the globe. ...
  • Frigates. ...
  • Namotu lefts. ...
  • Wilkes passage. ...
  • Bula bowls and kavas. ...
  • Natadola bay. ...
  • Suva reef lighthouse.
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Where is cloud break?

Cloudbreak is a world-class wave that breaks in Tavarua, a 29-acre heart-shaped island located five miles off the western shore of Viti Levu, Fiji's main island. Tavarua is home to some of the world's best tropical surfing waves and one of the 333 islands that make up Fiji.
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How do you get to Tavarua Island Fiji?

Closest airports to Tavarua Island

The nearest airport to Tavarua Island is Nadi (NAN). There is no direct connection from Nearby airports to Tavarua Island. However, you can take the taxi to Denarau then take the travel to Tavarua Island.
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Do surfers live longer?

Those who were regular sunbathers tended to live longer than those who were not. They had lower incidences of heart disease and non-heart disease/ non-cancer related deaths. Proportionally, this increased the rate of deaths by cancer, yet overall sunbathers had a longer life expectancy.
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What beach has the best waves?

10 of the World's Best Waves
  • Supertubes, Jeffreys Bay. ...
  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. ...
  • Lima, Peru. ...
  • Gold Coast. ...
  • Zuma Beach, Malibu. ...
  • Manu Bay, Raglan. ...
  • Hossegor. ...
  • Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. Spain “Fuerteventura” means strong winds, so it's no surprise it's famous for its windy conditions.
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Which coast has better waves?

The Pacific Ocean on the West Coast has a greater expanse than the Atlantic Ocean on the East Coast. This means that the fetch (the distance over which the wind blows) is greater on the West Coast than on the East Coast.
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What is a female surfer called?

Wahine – Female surfer.
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Why do surfers have blonde hair?

The hair of surfers is often damaged and bleached, brought about by frequent exposure to sunlight, humidity and salty water. Blonder or red headed individuals tend to be more affected, given that their pheomelanin is more sensitive.
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What beach has biggest waves?

10 Beaches with the Biggest Waves in the World
  • Waimea Bay, Hawaii. ...
  • Praia De Norte, Portugal. ...
  • Punta de Lobos, Chile. ...
  • Mavericks, California. ...
  • Dungeons, South Africa. ...
  • Shipstern Bluff, Australia. ...
  • Teahupoo, Tahiti. ...
  • Mullaghmore Head, Ireland.
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Can you surf at Natadola Beach?

Natadola Beach in Viti Levu is an exposed beach and reef break that has quite reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south.
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Who owns Tavarua Resort?

We chatted to Dave Clark, founder of Tavarua, about taking his dream from idea to success, and what he's learned along the way. Founded in 1981 during a surfing trip, Tavarua Island Resort was a little, uninhabited, heart-shaped island in Fiji and is now an icon amongst the world's top resorts.
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Is Natadola Beach nice?

Natadola Beach in Fiji has been voted the most beautiful outside the shores of Aotearoa. The beach beauty contest asked travellers to compare holiday snaps from seaside locations around the world.
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What are the best beaches in Fiji?

These eight are some of the most stunning strips of sand that Fiji has to offer.
  1. Musket Cove, Malolo Lailai. ...
  2. Botaira Beach, Yasawa Islands. ...
  3. Seagrass Bay, Laucala Island. ...
  4. Honeymoon Beach, Turtle Island. ...
  5. Castaway Island. ...
  6. Natadola Beach, Coral Coast. ...
  7. Namale Beach, Vanua Levu. ...
  8. Sunset Beach, Mana Island.
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