Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 10
item list element: Cloudbreak
item list element: Restaurants
item list element: Namotu Lefts
item list element: Frigates
item list element: Wilkes Pass
item list element: Swimming Pools
item list element: Tavarua Rights
item list element: Cloudbreak (XXL)
item list element: Desperations
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:36.364Z

Cloudbreak
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cloudbreak is a world-renowned left-hander that breaks over a pristine coral reef in the open ocean off Fiji's Tavarua Island. The wave can handle virtually any size—from fun 4-footers to triple-overhead bombs—and delivers long, makeable barrels across multiple sections. When large S-SW swells arrive during the May-October season, Cloudbreak transforms into one of the world's most powerful waves. Access is by boat only, keeping crowds manageable despite its fame. The warm, crystal-clear water and consistent trade winds make this a bucket-list destination.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Fiji perfection • Boat-access barrels • Handles any size
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.869
  longitude: 177.186
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tavarua
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 6m
  description: Ideal size: 3.6m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 6m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: April-October SW swell season.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: World-class but dangerous. Sharp reef, shark activity.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($200/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Tour operator
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 3.6
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 200
    access notes: Boat access from Denarau.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: April-October SW swell season.

Restaurants
type: TouristAttraction
description: Restaurants is Fiji's hidden gem—a perfect left-hand tube that serves as the go-to alternative when Cloudbreak gets too intense. Named after the resort restaurant overlooking it, the wave offers flawless, mechanical barrels over a friendly reef at a manageable size. The takeoff is forgiving, the tubes are predictable, and the paddle-out is easy via a deep channel. When Cloudbreak is maxing or the wind is wrong, Restaurants often provides perfect conditions. It's considered one of the top 10 waves in the world by those lucky enough to surf it.
disambiguating description: 🍽️ Cloudbreak's friendly sister • Perfect tubes • Fiji's best-kept secret
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.85
  longitude: 177.2
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Mamanuca Islands
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 70°-150°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Trade winds offshore. Cloudbreak's little brother.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Sharp reef. Rarely crowded. Boat access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Namotu Island/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 150
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Boat from Denarau or stay at Tavarua/Namotu.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: SW swell season. Trade winds offshore. Cloudbreak's little brother.

Namotu Lefts
type: TouristAttraction
description: 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.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Resort doorstep barrels • Fiji's most consistent left • 15ft tubes possible
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.88
  longitude: 177.15
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Mamanuca Islands
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 0°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: high
  description: Works best between 0.8m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round but best in SW swell season. Consistent.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sharp reef. Best around high tide.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Namotu Island/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 0
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Stay at Namotu Island Resort or boat access.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Year-round but best in SW swell season. Consistent.

Frigates
type: TouristAttraction
description: Frigates is Fiji's Coral Coast answer to Cloudbreak—a heavy left-hand barrel that breaks over a mushroom-shaped reef in the remote Kadavu Passage. The wave is powerful and hollow, with a deep takeoff zone and a challenging mushroom section that can double up and throw. The 40-60 minute boat ride from Waidroka Bay keeps crowds minimal, making Frigates one of the least surfed world-class waves in Fiji. When it's on, it delivers the kind of empty barrels you dream about.
disambiguating description: 🍄 Fiji's empty secret • Mushroom reef mayhem • Hours from the crowds
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -18.9
  longitude: 178.1
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kadavu Passage
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 190°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Offshore in SE trades. Coral Coast's Cloudbreak.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Heavy barrel. Mushroom reef section at end. Deep takeoff zone. 40-60min boat ride.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SUV
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from SUV airport. Requires boat access ($200/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Waidroka Resort/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 3.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SUV
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 200
    access notes: Boat from Waidroka Bay Resort. 40-60 minute ride.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: SW swell season. Offshore in SE trades. Coral Coast's Cloudbreak.

Wilkes Pass
type: TouristAttraction
description: Wilkes Pass is Fiji's premier right-hander—a long, fast barrel that offers an alternative to the famous lefts around Tavarua. The wave breaks over a shallow reef pass and produces extended tube rides when S-SW swells combine with NE-NW winds (opposite to what the other breaks need). This makes Wilkes Pass valuable when the wind is wrong for Cloudbreak and Restaurants. The wave handles good size and delivers powerful, hollow sections.
disambiguating description: ➡️ Fiji's best right • When the wind's wrong elsewhere • Fast reef pass barrels
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.78
  longitude: 177.12
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Mamanuca Islands
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 315°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: high
  description: Works best between 0.8m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Best Nov-Apr when trades are lighter. Year-round swell.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Sharp reef. Best at high tide. Boat access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Surfline cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Boat from Namotu, Tavarua, or mainland resorts.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Best Nov-Apr when trades are lighter. Year-round swell.

Swimming Pools
type: TouristAttraction
description: Swimming Pools is Fiji's premier high-performance right—a rippable wave that breaks over coral in crystal-clear water near Namotu Island. Unlike the heavy lefts that dominate this region (Cloudbreak, Restaurants), Swimming Pools offers a more forgiving canvas for progressive surfing. The water is so clear it looks like you're surfing in an aquarium. It's the perfect complement to a Fiji trip, offering playful sessions when the bigger waves become too challenging or the direction favors rights.
disambiguating description: 🏊 Fiji's best right • Crystal clear canvas • High-performance playground
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.78
  longitude: 177.18
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Namotu Island
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 4.5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.0m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 4.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 7s - 9s
  description: Needs at least 7s period. Ideal: 9s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 10°-80°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Tide preference: low-mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: 48% Mar clean (8/10 consistent)
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 10
    offshore range max: 80
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Resort boat
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, Oct
    season explanation: 48% Mar clean (8/10 consistent)

Tavarua Rights
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tavarua Rights is the overlooked sibling to Cloudbreak—a 200-meter right-hand barrel that peels along the coral reef on the opposite side of Fiji's most famous wave. While Cloudbreak hogs the spotlight, Tavarua Rights offers excellent tubes in its own right, especially when the trade winds drop and conditions go glassy. The wave ranges from fun and playful to genuinely heavy depending on swell size. It's a reminder that this corner of Fiji delivers quality in both directions.
disambiguating description: ➡️ Cloudbreak's sibling • 200m rights • Fun to firing
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.86
  longitude: 177.19
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tavarua Island
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 247°
  description: Works best with swells from 247° (WSW). Workable range: 225°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 4.5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.0m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 4.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 7s - 9s
  description: Needs at least 7s period. Ideal: 9s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 22° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 22° (NNE). Offshore range: 337°-67°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: high
  description: Tide preference: high.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: 41% Mar clean (7/10)
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 247
    workable range min: 225
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 22
    offshore range min: 337
    offshore range max: 67
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Resort boat
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, Oct
    season explanation: 41% Mar clean (7/10)

Cloudbreak (XXL)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cloudbreak XXL (aka "Thundercloud") is big-wave surfing's most terrifying playing field—the outer reef at Fiji's famous Cloudbreak that activates during massive Southern Ocean swells. When 20-foot+ walls march across the reef, the wave transforms into a tow-in only colosseum of unimaginable power. The hold-downs are life-threatening, the lips are building-thick, and only the world's elite big-wave surfers dare paddle here. Fiji's ultimate heavy water arena.
disambiguating description: ⚡ Thundercloud • 60ft+ faces • Big-wave Mount Everest
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.869
  longitude: 177.186
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tavarua
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Big Wave
  description: This is a big wave break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 6m - 20m
  description: Ideal size: 13.0m. Too small below 6m, too big (closeout) above 20m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 16s - 20s
  description: Needs at least 16s period. Ideal: 20s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 70°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Requires massive SW groundswells from the Roaring Forties.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Life-threatening hold-downs. Heavy water. Experts/Pros only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($300/day).
content rating: expert
contributor: WSL / Expert data
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 13
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 50
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 300
    access notes: Jet ski tow-in or expert paddle only.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    season explanation: Requires massive SW groundswells from the Roaring Forties.

Swimming Pools
type: TouristAttraction
description: Swimming Pools is exactly what the name suggests—a mellow, crystal-clear right-hander near Tavarua that feels like surfing in an aquarium. While Cloudbreak and Restaurants grab the headlines, Swimming Pools offers a more accessible alternative that works for all skill levels. The wave peels predictably over coral reef in water so clear you can watch reef fish below while waiting for sets. For surfers staying at Tavarua or visiting by boat from Denarau, Swimming Pools provides the perfect warm-up session, afternoon decompression, or introduction to Fijian reef surfing.
disambiguating description: 🏊 Crystal clear perfection • All-levels friendly • Tavarua bonus
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.8583
  longitude: 177.1917
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tavarua
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 10°-80°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: April-October SW swell season.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Coral reef. Boat access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Perfect Wave Travel guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 10
    offshore range max: 80
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Boat from Denarau or Tavarua Island.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: April-October SW swell season.

Desperations
type: TouristAttraction
description: Desperations earned its name from surfers seeking an alternative when Cloudbreak and Restaurants get too crowded or maxed out. This reliable left-hander near Namotu Island works in similar conditions to Fiji's famous breaks but with a fraction of the crowd. The wave offers good barrel sections and workable walls over coral reef, providing quality sessions when the A-list spots are packed. For surfers staying at Namotu or exploring the Mamanuca reef system, Desperations delivers solid Fijian reef surfing without the competition for waves.
disambiguating description: 🎯 Crowd escape valve • Reliable left • Namotu alternative
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.875
  longitude: 177.175
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Namotu
  address country: Fiji
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 10°-80°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Fiji winter season. Works in similar conditions to Cloudbreak.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Coral reef. Part of Namotu Island access.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NAN
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from NAN airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Stormrider surf guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 10
    offshore range max: 80
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NAN
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Boat from Namotu Island or Denarau.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Fiji winter season. Works in similar conditions to Cloudbreak.