10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Namotu Lefts, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
Namotu Lefts is one of Fiji's most consistent high-performance waves—a hollow left-hander that breaks right in front of the Namotu Island Resort. The wave produces powerful, roping barrels that can handle swell up to 15 feet, offering world-class tubes on a more predictable platform than Cloudbreak. The reef is user-friendly, the channel is deep, and the position allows for early morning perfection before the trades kick in. If you're staying at Namotu, this is your backyard—and what a backyard it is.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 41/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 26/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 178° is 32° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Marginal size: 2.5m is 0.0m from ideal 2.5m.
Perfect period: 17s is at or above ideal 16s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 35 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (178°), size (2.5m), or wind (35 km/h from 131°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.5m (8.2ft) swell from 178° (S) at 17s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Poor alignment: Swell from 173° is 37° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.5m from ideal 2.5m.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 16s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 36 km/h from 123° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (173°), size (2.0m), or wind (36 km/h from 123°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 173° (S) at 16s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 176° is 34° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Good size: 3.5m is within 15% of ideal 2.5m.
Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 40 km/h from 123° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (176°), size (3.5m), or wind (40 km/h from 123°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.5m (11.5ft) swell from 176° (S) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 171° is 39° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.1m from ideal 2.5m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 113° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (171°), size (2.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 113°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 171° (S) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 158° is 52° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Marginal size: 2.2m is 0.3m from ideal 2.5m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 289° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (158°), size (2.2m), or wind (11 km/h from 289°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 158° (SSE) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 162° is 48° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 164° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (162°), size (2.0m), or wind (10 km/h from 164°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 162° (SSE) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 164° is 46° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 1.3m from ideal 2.5m.
Good period: 14s is 88% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 257° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (164°), size (1.2m), or wind (10 km/h from 257°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 14s period
Marginal size: 1.1m is 1.4m from ideal 2.5m.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 219° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (164°), size (1.1m), or wind (12 km/h from 219°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 164° (SSE) at 13s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 163° is 47° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate offshore: 11 km/h from 27° (NNE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (163°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 27°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 163° (SSE) at 17s period
Good alignment: Swell from 217° is 7° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 39 km/h from 154° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 0°-90°.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Namotu Lefts. Either swell direction (217°), size (0.9m), or wind (39 km/h from 154°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 14s period
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