Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 69
item list element: Cloudbreak
item list element: Teahupo'o
item list element: Raglan
item list element: Piha
item list element: Restaurants
item list element: Namotu Lefts
item list element: Frigates
item list element: Wilkes Pass
item list element: Salani
item list element: Teahupoo (CODE RED)
item list element: Teahupoo (Regular)
item list element: P-Pass
item list element: Swimming Pools
item list element: Tavarua Rights
item list element: Cloudbreak (XXL)
item list element: Raglan - Manu Bay
item list element: Shipwreck Bay
item list element: Stent Road
item list element: Mount Maunganui
item list element: Whangamata Bar
item list element: Wainui Beach
item list element: St Clair
item list element: Mangamaunu
item list element: Taylors Mistake
item list element: Back Beach
item list element: Fitzroy Beach
item list element: Muriwai Beach
item list element: Opoutama
item list element: Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay
item list element: Taapuna
item list element: Papara
item list element: Papenoo
item list element: Temae
item list element: Hauru Point
item list element: Boulders
item list element: Coconuts
item list element: Nu'usafe'e Island
item list element: Ha'atafu Beach
item list element: The Peak (Tonga)
item list element: Pikinini
item list element: Nusa Left (Karanas)
item list element: Ral Island
item list element: Nago Island
item list element: Long Long
item list element: Desperations
item list element: Palikir Pass
item list element: Manu Bay
item list element: Lido
item list element: Tupira Surf Club
item list element: Wewak Point
item list element: Papatura Island
item list element: Pango Point
item list element: Avaavaroa Passage
item list element: Black Rock (Socials)
item list element: Rutaki Passage
item list element: Dumbea Left
item list element: Secrets
item list element: Gouaro
item list element: Lenakel
item list element: Eratap
item list element: Aganoa Right
item list element: K-Land
item list element: Motels
item list element: Ovaka Pass
item list element: Fare Left
item list element: Parea
item list element: P-Pass (Palikir Pass)
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T03:14:56.412Z

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.

Teahupo'o
type: TouristAttraction
description: Teahupo'o is surfing's most feared and respected wave—a mutant left-hand slab that detonates over an impossibly shallow reef on Tahiti's southern coast. When S-SW swells push through the deep-water pass, they hit the reef shelf and transform into some of the thickest, heaviest barrels on the planet. The wave doesn't just break—it explodes, throwing cavernous tubes that seem to defy physics. Site of the 2024 Paris Olympics surf event, Teahupo'o represents the ultimate test: equal parts beauty and brutality. The French Polynesian setting, with lush green mountains rising behind crystal-clear lagoons, makes it as visually stunning as it is terrifying.
disambiguating description: 💀 The heaviest wave on Earth • Olympic venue 2024 • Where legends are made
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.868
  longitude: -149.258
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tahiti
  address country: French Polynesia
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Slab
  description: This is a slab break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-230°.
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: 14s - 20s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 20s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 70° (ENE). Offshore range: 30°-110°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: April-September. Heavy water slabs.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, ⚠️ Shallow, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Heaviest wave on Earth. Experts only. Boat access.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PPT
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from PPT airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: WSL data
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 5
  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: 180
    workable range max: 230
    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: 70
    offshore range min: 30
    offshore range max: 110
    max offshore speed kmh: 25
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PPT
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Mar
    season explanation: April-September. Heavy water slabs.

Raglan
type: TouristAttraction
description: Raglan is New Zealand's most celebrated surf destination, a series of volcanic point breaks that peel along black sand beaches on the North Island's rugged west coast. The main breaks—Manu Bay, Whale Bay, and Indicators—offer some of the longest rides in the Southern Hemisphere when SW groundswells wrap into the harbour. Manu Bay is famous for mechanical lefts that can run for 300+ meters. The town itself is a quintessential surf village with strong creative and alternative culture. Cold water and wild weather are part of the deal, but so are empty lineups, epic scenery, and genuine Kiwi hospitality.
disambiguating description: 🥝 New Zealand's finest • Black sand point breaks • 300m rides
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -37.8111
  longitude: 174.8278
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Waikato
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 235°
  description: Works best with swells from 235° (SW). Workable range: 210°-280°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 15s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 120° (ESE). Offshore range: 80°-160°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Primary: SW groundswell. Secondary: NW swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocks at Manu Bay. Gets crowded when good.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AKL
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from AKL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 16
  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: 235
    workable range min: 210
    workable range max: 280
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: 120
    offshore range min: 80
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AKL
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Primary: SW groundswell. Secondary: NW swells.

Piha
type: TouristAttraction
description: Piha is New Zealand's most iconic surf beach—a dramatic sweep of black iron sand framed by the distinctive Lion Rock formation on Auckland's wild west coast. The beach produces quality peaks up and down its length, with the northern end often offering the most consistent waves. Piha is raw and beautiful: native bush tumbling down steep hillsides, powerful rips (it's NZ's most rescued beach), and consistent swells from the Tasman Sea. The 45-minute drive from Auckland makes it an accessible escape that feels worlds away from the city.
disambiguating description: 🦁 Lion Rock landmark • Black sand drama • Auckland's wild escape
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -36.95
  longitude: 174.4667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Auckland
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 180°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn best. Year-round swell. Iconic Lion Rock.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Very strong rips - most rescued beach in NZ. Black iron-sand.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AKL
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from AKL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Surfnerd cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 17
  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: 225
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: AKL
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Autumn best. Year-round swell. Iconic Lion Rock.

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.

Salani
type: TouristAttraction
description: Salani is Samoa's most accessible world-class wave—a reef setup that offers both right and left barrels in front of the friendly Salani Surf Resort on Upolu's south coast. The right produces hollow tubes at all sizes while the left delivers long, fast barrels. The South Pacific setting is stunning: crystal-clear water, coconut palms, and genuine Polynesian hospitality. SW swells provide consistent surf from April through November, and crowds are nearly nonexistent. Pure tropical perfection.
disambiguating description: 🇼🇸 Samoan paradise • Rights and lefts • Uncrowded perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -14.03029
  longitude: -171.61259
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Upolu
  address country: Samoa
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
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: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  description: Apr-Nov best for swell. Dec-Feb lighter winds. Shoulder months ideal.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Sharp coral reef. Rarely crowded. Very warm water.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: APW
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from APW airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/World Surfaris cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 28
  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: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: APW
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Salani Surf Resort 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: 11
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Apr-Nov best for swell. Dec-Feb lighter winds. Shoulder months ideal.

Teahupoo (CODE RED)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Teahupo'o CODE RED is the ultimate expression of the wave's power—a condition declared only twice in history (2011 and 2022) when enormous swells transform the already-heavy slab into something almost incomprehensible. At CODE RED size, Teahupo'o produces waves with lips 6+ feet thick that detonate over an impossibly shallow reef. The 2011 Code Red and 2022 Code Red events produced images that redefined what was considered possible. This is surfing at its absolute limit.
disambiguating description: 🚨 Twice in history • The heaviest wave imaginable • Beyond limits
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.87
  longitude: -149.26
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tahiti Iti
  address country: French Polynesia
  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: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 7.6m - 10.7m
  description: Ideal size: 9.1m. Too small below 7.6m, too big (closeout) above 10.7m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 67° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 67° (ENE). Offshore range: 22°-112°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Tide preference: mid-high.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: 2 events in history
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PPT
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from PPT 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: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 9.149999999999999
  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: 67
    offshore range min: 22
    offshore range max: 112
    max offshore speed kmh: 50
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PPT
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Boat
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Mar
    season explanation: 2 events in history

Teahupoo (Regular)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Teahupo'o at regular size (6-12 feet) is surfing's ultimate barrel—the wave that sets the standard for hollow perfection. The horseshoe-shaped tube that forms over the living coral reef has no equal: perfectly round, impossibly thick, and detonating over reef that's sometimes only inches deep. The boat ride into the lagoon, the turquoise water, and the dramatic mountains make this one of surfing's most beautiful settings. From April through October, S-SW swells deliver consistent perfection.
disambiguating description: 🥇 World's best barrel • Horseshoe tubes • The standard for perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.87
  longitude: -149.26
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tahiti Iti
  address country: French Polynesia
  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: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 4.6m
  description: Ideal size: 3.0m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 4.6m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 56° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 56° (NE). Offshore range: 11°-101°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: 50-65% Apr-Oct season
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PPT
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from PPT airport. Requires boat access ($100/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: 3.05
  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: 56
    offshore range min: 11
    offshore range max: 101
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PPT
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: Boat
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Mar
    season explanation: 50-65% Apr-Oct season

P-Pass
type: TouristAttraction
description: P-Pass (Palikir Pass) is perhaps the cleanest wave in the Pacific—a flawless right-hand barrel that breaks over pristine coral in Pohnpei, Micronesia. Getting here requires serious commitment: multiple flights to one of the most remote islands in the world, then a boat charter to the pass. But when North Pacific swells light up this reef, the tubes are beyond comprehension—crystal blue, perfectly cylindrical, and devoid of crowds. Only a handful of epic days occur each year, making this the ultimate pilgrimage.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Cleanest wave in Pacific • Flawless Micronesian tubes • Ultimate pilgrimage
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 6.9908
  longitude: 158.1292
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Palikir Pass, Pohnpei
  address country: Federated States of Micronesia
  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: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-45°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.8m - 3.7m
  description: Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 16s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 16s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-180°. 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: Handful epic days/year
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🏝️ Remote, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PNI
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from PNI airport. Requires boat access ($200/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: 350
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 45
    sweet spot size m: 2.75
  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: 135
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PNI
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 200
    access notes: Boat charter
  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: 10
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months names: Oct, Apr
    season explanation: Handful epic days/year

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.

Raglan - Manu Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Raglan - Manu Bay is surfing's ultimate left-hand point—a wave so long that rides can connect for over two kilometers from Indicators through Whale Bay and into Manu Bay on the right swell. Featured alongside N'Gor in The Endless Summer, Raglan showed the world that New Zealand harbored world-class waves in a breathtaking setting. The volcanic rock bottom creates walls that roll with metronomic perfection, offering section after section of workable face. The drive from Auckland through lush Waikato farmland ends at one of the planet's most celebrated surf destinations, where the Kiwi surf community preserves a welcoming, grassroots culture despite international fame.
disambiguating description: 🇳🇿 One of Earth's longest lefts • Endless Summer legend • Kiwi soul
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -37.8219
  longitude: 174.8271
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Raglan
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point 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: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round surf. Winter (Jun-Aug) most consistent at 82%.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky entry. Can get very crowded. Strong rips.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AKL
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from AKL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf Atlas NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 17
  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: 1.9
  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: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AKL
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 2hr drive from Auckland. 8km from Raglan town center down Wainui Road.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round surf. Winter (Jun-Aug) most consistent at 82%.

Shipwreck Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Shipwreck Bay is New Zealand's remote reward—a long left point break at the end of Ninety Mile Beach in the far north that can produce rides lasting three minutes or more. The journey here requires commitment: a 4WD or lengthy beach walk through one of the world's most pristine stretches of sand. But that isolation preserves something increasingly rare: genuine solitude in world-class waves. The main left and the Peaks section further out both light up when distant groundswells arrive from the Tasman, offering the kind of soul-surfing experience that defined the sport before crowds and cameras.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Three-minute rides • End of the world • Solitude reward
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.1667
  longitude: 173.0333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Ahipara
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 200°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, 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: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter best (Oct peak). Receives distant groundswells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🚶 Difficult access, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Strong rips. 4WD or long walk required. Remote location.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: KKE
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from KKE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 18
  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: 200
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  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: 180
    offshore range min: 140
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: KKE
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 4WD required or long beach walk from Ahipara. Nearest bookable gateway is Kerikeri / Bay of Islands (KKE, Air NZ from Auckland, ~1.5hr drive). The closer Kaitaia strip (KAT, ~20km) is Barrier Air only and rarely sells through international itineraries.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, Nov
    season explanation: Winter best (Oct peak). Receives distant groundswells.

Stent Road
type: TouristAttraction
description: Stent Road is Taranaki's crown jewel—a world-class right-hand point break that ranks among New Zealand's finest waves. The setup delivers everything: a hollow drop-in, a barrel section, and then a long, workable wall that lets surfers really unload. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Taranaki's perfect volcanic cone, this wave has an atmosphere matched by few places on Earth. The boulder bottom demands respect and the local crew has earned theirs, but surfers who demonstrate patience and lineup etiquette will find one of the Pacific's most complete point break experiences. The drive through rolling farmland and wild coastline is part of the journey.
disambiguating description: 🗻 Taranaki's finest • Volcanic backdrop • Complete point package
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -39.0667
  longitude: 173.8833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Taranaki
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230°
  description: Works best with swells from 230° (SW). Workable range: 200°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round but autumn/winter best for W/SW swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism
  description: Boulder bottom. Gets crowded. Respect locals and lineup etiquette.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NPL
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from NPL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 16
  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: 230
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NPL
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 6hrs south of Auckland, 4hrs north of Wellington. ~90min from New Plymouth.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round but autumn/winter best for W/SW swells.

Mount Maunganui
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mount Maunganui is the Bay of Plenty's consistent cornerstone—an east-facing beach break that enjoys a natural advantage over New Zealand's west coast spots: prevailing offshore winds. While the Tasman-facing breaks battle afternoon onshores, "The Mount" often stays clean all day, making it one of the country's most user-friendly waves. The iconic volcanic cone rises behind the beach, the vibrant holiday town offers every amenity, and multiple peaks along the main beach ensure there's space for everyone. Hart Street traditionally holds the best banks, while the Blow-Hole point section provides an alternative in southwest winds.
disambiguating description: ⛰️ All-day offshores • Bay of Plenty gem • Easy-access quality
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -37.6333
  longitude: 176.1833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Bay of Plenty
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-60°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-280°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Summer NE swells best. Prevailing offshore winds unlike west coast.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Popular beach - watch for swimmers. Rips in channels.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRG
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from TRG airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Mount Surf School
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 19
  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: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 60
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  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: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRG
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 15min from Tauranga Airport. Multiple peaks along main beach.
  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: 5
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Oct
    season explanation: Summer NE swells best. Prevailing offshore winds unlike west coast.

Whangamata Bar
type: TouristAttraction
description: Whangamata Bar is New Zealand's most celebrated beach break left—a river mouth wave on the Coromandel Peninsula that transforms into a world-class barrel machine when cyclone swells wrap into its perfectly angled shoreline. The wave offers a steep drop-in, a heavy barrel section, and enough length to make every successful ride feel earned. The river mouth channel provides a paddle-out path but also generates powerful currents that add to the intensity. Summer holidays see the lineup packed, but catch it at the right moment and Whangamata delivers waves that match anything on Earth.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Cyclone swell magic • Premier beach break left • Coromandel gem
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -37.2
  longitude: 175.89
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Coromandel
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
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: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 230° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 1m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Best in summer with NE swells. Works on cyclone swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Strong river mouth currents. Very crowded in summer holidays.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRG
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from TRG airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf Seeker NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 19
  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: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    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: 230
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRG
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 1hr from Tauranga. On Highway 25 on Coromandel Peninsula.
  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: 5
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Oct
    season explanation: Best in summer with NE swells. Works on cyclone swells.

Wainui Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Wainui Beach is Gisborne's answer to Hossegor—a powerful, hollow beach break that produces some of New Zealand's best barrels when conditions align. The beach faces east, capturing everything from tropical cyclone swells to southern groundswells across an enormous window. Multiple sections—Stockroute, Whales, Schools, Pines—offer variety depending on conditions, and the quality can surprise visitors expecting the west coast to hold all of Kiwi surfing's best cards. Dangerous sweeps and powerful rips demand respect, but surfers who've paid their dues here speak of sessions that rival anywhere in the world.
disambiguating description: 🇳🇿 NZ's Hossegor • Hollow east coast • Multi-section variety
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.68747
  longitude: 178.07434
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gisborne
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 160°
  description: Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 95°-190°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 300° (WNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 300° (WNW). Offshore range: 260°-340°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round. Huge swell window from S to NE.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Dangerous beach with powerful sweeps. Can be very rippy.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: GIS
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from GIS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Blitz Surf Shop
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 18
  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: 160
    workable range min: 95
    workable range max: 190
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 300
    offshore range min: 260
    offshore range max: 340
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: GIS
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Just outside Gisborne city. Multiple sections: Stockroute, Whales, Schools, Pines.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round. Huge swell window from S to NE.

St Clair
type: TouristAttraction
description: St Clair is cold water surfing at its most rewarding—Dunedin's main beach break exposed to the roaring forties, where consistent southern swells meet dedicated locals in 5mm wetsuits and booties. The wave offers both beach break peaks and a right-hand rock point section, providing variety for all conditions. What St Clair lacks in tropical warmth it compensates with wild beauty: the dramatic Otago coastline, the Southern Alps as a distant backdrop, and a surf community forged in conditions that would send fair-weather surfers running. This is New Zealand's deep south, where the waves are cold but the stoke runs hot.
disambiguating description: ❄️ Southern Ocean cold • Roaring forties power • Deep south dedication
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -45.9167
  longitude: 170.4833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dunedin
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180°
  description: Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 150°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, 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: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 320°-40°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Consistent S swells. Medium-high consistency year-round.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky point on right side. Cold water - 5mm wetsuit needed.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DUD
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from DUD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf Forecast NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 12
  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: 180
    workable range min: 150
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 0
    offshore range min: 320
    offshore range max: 40
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DUD
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 23km from Dunedin Airport. Right in Dunedin city.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Consistent S swells. Medium-high consistency year-round.

Mangamaunu
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mangamaunu is Kaikoura's most consistent reward—a fun right-hander that benefits from a deepwater trench funneling swell directly into its boulder bottom setup. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped Kaikoura Ranges plunging into the sea, the scenery here rivals anywhere on Earth. The wave produces punchy A-frames that handle sizes up to two meters plus, while the marine-rich waters occasionally provide whale and dolphin sightings from the lineup. The cold water demands commitment, but surfers who make the three-hour drive from Christchurch are rewarded with world-class scenery and surprisingly consistent waves.
disambiguating description: 🐋 Kaikoura ranges backdrop • Deepwater trench magic • Wildlife encounters
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -42.31
  longitude: 173.75
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kaikoura
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 150°
  description: Works best with swells from 150° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-190°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-320°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter most consistent. Summer mostly flat.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Boulder bottom. Cold water. Can be fat on high tide.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: CHC
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from CHC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf Kaikoura
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 14
  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: 150
    workable range min: 120
    workable range max: 190
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 270
    offshore range min: 240
    offshore range max: 320
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: CHC
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 3hrs north of Christchurch. Right next to Kaikoura Ranges.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Nov, Mar
    season explanation: Winter most consistent. Summer mostly flat.

Taylors Mistake
type: TouristAttraction
description: Taylors Mistake is Christchurch's premier surf beach—a sheltered bay on the Banks Peninsula that produces quality left and right peaks when the banks align and offshore winds groom the faces. The name supposedly comes from a ship captain's navigational error, but there's no mistake about the waves: when conditions coincide, Taylors delivers powerful, barreling peaks that rival anything in the South Island. The 25-minute drive from the city passes through earthquake-rebuilt suburbs and over the Port Hills, arriving at a beach that transforms Cantabrians into committed surfers despite water cold enough to make teeth chatter.
disambiguating description: ⛵ Christchurch's best • Banks Peninsula gem • South Island barrels
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -43.5833
  longitude: 172.7667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Christchurch
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70°
  description: Works best with swells from 70° (ENE). Workable range: 40°-110°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-300°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter best (July peak). Clean waves 8% of time in July.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded
  description: Can get busy when on. Rips and rocks. Cold water.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: CHC
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from CHC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf Seeker NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 13
  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: 70
    workable range min: 40
    workable range max: 110
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 270
    offshore range min: 240
    offshore range max: 300
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: CHC
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Best surf in Christchurch. 25min from CBD.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter best (July peak). Clean waves 8% of time in July.

Back Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Back Beach is New Plymouth's punchy daily driver—a powerful beach break with shifting sandbars that produces surprising force for its size. The volcanic black sand creates steep, fast waves that reward quick reflexes and punish hesitation. When northeast winds blow offshore and chest-to-head-high swells fill in, Back Beach transforms into a quality surf destination right in the city. Nearby reef breaks on either side offer alternatives when the banks aren't cooperating, while Mount Taranaki looms over everything, providing one of surfing's most distinctive backdrops.
disambiguating description: 🌋 Taranaki power • Black sand punch • City center surf
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -39.0667
  longitude: 174.0167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: New Plymouth
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230°
  description: Works best with swells from 230° (SW). Workable range: 200°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn/winter best. August peak consistency.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Strong rips. Popular beach - watch for swimmers.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NPL
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from NPL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf Seeker NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 16
  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: 230
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  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: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NPL
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Right in New Plymouth. Easy access.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Autumn/winter best. August peak consistency.

Fitzroy Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Fitzroy Beach is New Plymouth's barrel factory—a popular beach break near the city's East End that produces excellent hollow waves when offshore winds align with the right banks. The wave favors high tide on the rise, when the sandbars connect to create left and right peaks with surprising tube potential. Less powerful than nearby Back Beach, Fitzroy offers a more forgiving learning curve while still capable of serious moments. The beach's popularity means you'll share waves, but the consistent quality and easy access make it a cornerstone of Taranaki surf culture.
disambiguating description: 🛢️ Barrel potential • High tide magic • Taranaki staple
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -39.05
  longitude: 174.0833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: New Plymouth
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270°
  description: Works best with swells from 270° (W). Workable range: 255°-300°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.3m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.1m. Too small below 0.3m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-170°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter best. June peak with 25% clean days.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Likely crowded when working. Rips present.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NPL
  type: Place
  description: 5 minutes drive from NPL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 16
  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: 270
    workable range min: 255
    workable range max: 300
    sweet spot size m: 1.15
  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: 135
    offshore range min: 100
    offshore range max: 170
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NPL
    drive time minutes: 5
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Right in New Plymouth near East End.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter best. June peak with 25% clean days.

Muriwai Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Muriwai Beach is Auckland's most accessible consistent wave—an exposed west coast beach break that receives equal doses of wind swell and groundswell year-round. The surf schools have discovered its reliable nature, but the beach is long enough to find space away from the crowds. A famous gannet colony perches on the cliffs at the south end, adding wildlife drama to every session. East to northeast winds blow offshore, creating conditions that range from beginner-friendly on mid tide to punchy walls for intermediates on high. The drive through Kumeu wine country makes even flat days worthwhile.
disambiguating description: 🪿 Gannet colony views • Auckland consistency • West coast access
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -36.8333
  longitude: 174.4333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Auckland West
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230°
  description: Works best with swells from 230° (SW). Workable range: 200°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round consistency. Equal wind and groundswells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Strong rips. Popular surf school spot. Gannet colony nearby.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AKL
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from AKL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Muriwai Surf School
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 17
  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: 230
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  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: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AKL
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 45min from Auckland CBD. Exposed beach with consistent waves.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round consistency. Equal wind and groundswells.

Opoutama
type: TouristAttraction
description: Opoutama is Mahia Peninsula's mellow gem—a beginner-friendly beach break that produces soft, fat waves perfect for learners and longboarders seeking an uncrowded alternative to New Zealand's more famous spots. The east coast location keeps it off most radar, which means even when it's working, you might have the lineup to yourself. Multiple peaks spread along the beach offer options, while the generally mellow conditions create a low-stress environment for progression. This is the kind of place where families can share waves without anxiety and the competitive pressure of busier breaks simply doesn't exist.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Mahia mellow • Uncrowded learning • Family-friendly waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -39.06642
  longitude: 177.85974
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Mahia Peninsula
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180°
  description: Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 150°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.4m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.1m. Too small below 0.4m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 20°-80°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round with groundswells. Uncrowded even when working.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Some rips but generally mellow conditions.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: GIS
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from GIS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 17
  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: 180
    workable range min: 150
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 1.1
  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: 45
    offshore range min: 20
    offshore range max: 80
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: GIS
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 46km from Gisborne Airport. Mahia is an east coast hidden gem.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round with groundswells. Uncrowded even when working.

Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ocean Beach Hawkes Bay is the East Coast's shape-shifting canvas—a long stretch of beach and reef breaks where the constantly moving sandbars ensure no two sessions are ever quite the same. The year-round southeast groundswell exposure keeps waves arriving when other regions go flat, while the uncrowded nature means you can walk down the beach until you find your own peak. The Art Deco architecture of nearby Napier and the renowned Hawkes Bay wine region add cultural dimensions to surf trips here, creating a complete destination experience beyond the waves themselves.
disambiguating description: 🍷 Wine country waves • Ever-changing banks • Hawkes Bay solitude
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -39.4833
  longitude: 176.9667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Hawkes Bay
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 140°
  description: Works best with swells from 140° (SE). Workable range: 100°-180°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-300°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round. Groundswells from SE.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Shifting sandbars. Not crowded - spread along beach.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NPE
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from NPE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf Forecast NZ
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 17
  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: 140
    workable range min: 100
    workable range max: 180
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  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: 270
    offshore range min: 240
    offshore range max: 300
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NPE
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 20km from Hastings. Multiple breaks along beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round. Groundswells from SE.

Taapuna
type: TouristAttraction
description: Taapuna is one of Tahiti's premier reef passes—a powerful left-hander that delivers world-class barrels when South Pacific groundswells march through. The wave breaks over a shallow reef shelf, throwing thick lips and creating tube riding opportunities that rival the island's more famous breaks. While not as heavy as Teahupo'o, Taapuna demands respect—the reef is sharp, the lips are heavy, and the local crew knows every section. For experienced surfers seeking Tahitian perfection without the Teahupo'o intensity, Taapuna delivers authentic South Pacific power in a slightly more forgiving package.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇫 Tahitian excellence • Reef pass power • World-class left
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.6333
  longitude: -149.6167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tahiti
  address country: French Polynesia
  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: 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: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 320°-40°. 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: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter season (May-Oct). Consistent SW groundswells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Dangerous reef. More crowded than other Tahiti spots.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PPT
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from PPT airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Stormrider surf guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 6
  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: 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: 0
    offshore range min: 320
    offshore range max: 40
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PPT
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Paddle out from shore or boat access.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter season (May-Oct). Consistent SW groundswells.

Papara
type: TouristAttraction
description: Papara provides a refreshing contrast to Tahiti's heavy reef breaks—a beginner-friendly beach break on the island's south coast where black volcanic sand meets warm Pacific waters. The wave offers mellow peaks that work across all tide stages, making it ideal for learners and longboarders seeking something less intense than the island's famous reef passes. The setting is quintessentially Tahitian: palm trees, black sand, and crystalline water, without the reef hazards that make other spots so challenging. For families or surfers needing a mellower session between reef adventures, Papara is Tahiti's forgiving side.
disambiguating description: 🖤 Black sand beach break • Beginner-friendly • Mellow vibes
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.75
  longitude: -149.5167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tahiti
  address country: French Polynesia
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 160°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, 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: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 320°-40°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter south swells. Good for beginners to intermediate.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Beach break with occasional rips.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PPT
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from PPT airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast spot guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  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: 200
    workable range min: 160
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 0
    offshore range min: 320
    offshore range max: 40
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PPT
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter south swells. Good for beginners to intermediate.

Papenoo
type: TouristAttraction
description: Papenoo sits on Tahiti's north coast where a mountain river meets the sea—a rare spot that catches North Pacific energy during the summer hemisphere winter. This rivermouth setup creates shifting sandbars and reef sections that offer variety depending on conditions and swell direction. When north swells pulse through, Papenoo provides an alternative to the island's south-facing waves, extending the surf season for those based in Tahiti. The black sand beach, mountain backdrop, and less-crowded lineup make it feel more remote than its proximity to Papeete suggests.
disambiguating description: 🏔️ North shore Tahiti • Rivermouth variety • North swell catcher
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.4667
  longitude: -149.4167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tahiti
  address country: French Polynesia
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 340°
  description: Works best with swells from 340° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-20°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Summer season (Nov-Mar). North Pacific swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rivermouth with strong currents on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PPT
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from PPT airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Stormrider surf guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 28
  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: 340
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 20
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: 180
    offshore range min: 140
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PPT
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Black sand beach access.
  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
    season explanation: Summer season (Nov-Mar). North Pacific swells.

Temae
type: TouristAttraction
description: Temae is Moorea's most challenging wave—a fierce right-hander breaking over shallow reef in one of the world's most beautiful settings. When south swells wrap around Tahiti's sister island, Temae transforms into a powerful, hollow wave that demands commitment and skill. The paddle out from Temae Beach is straightforward, but the wave itself is not—shallow reef, fire coral, and resident sharks add consequence to every session. For experienced surfers willing to handle the intensity, Temae offers world-class barrels in a tropical paradise setting that feels like surfing inside a postcard.
disambiguating description: 🦈 Moorea's fierce right • Shallow reef power • Paradise intensity
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.4833
  longitude: -149.75
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Moorea
  address country: French Polynesia
  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: 180°
  description: Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 150°-210°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, 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: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. 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
  description: Autumn/Winter best. April often cleanest.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Shallow reef. Fire coral and sharks present.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MOZ
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from MOZ airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast spot guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  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: 180
    workable range min: 150
    workable range max: 210
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  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: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MOZ
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 50
    access notes: 15-20 min paddle or short boat ride from Temae Beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    season explanation: Autumn/Winter best. April often cleanest.

Hauru Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Hauru Point sits on Moorea's northwest corner, catching North Pacific swells during the Southern Hemisphere summer when the island's south-facing breaks go quiet. This consistent left-hander breaks over reef in a stunning setting—the iconic Moorea peaks rising behind, turquoise lagoon water, and typically uncrowded lineups. While not as intense as Temae, Hauru still demands respect with its shallow reef and occasional shark visitors. For surfers based in Moorea during the off-season or seeking alternatives when south swells fade, Hauru Point delivers reliable waves in one of the world's most beautiful locations.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Moorea's northwest gem • North swell catcher • Uncrowded paradise
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.4833
  longitude: -149.9
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Moorea
  address country: French Polynesia
  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: 320°
  description: Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 290°-350°.
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: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-170°. 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: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Summer NW swells from North Pacific.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Shallow reef. Shark activity reported.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MOZ
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from MOZ airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast spot guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 28
  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: 320
    workable range min: 290
    workable range max: 350
    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: 135
    offshore range min: 100
    offshore range max: 170
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MOZ
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Paddle from beach or boat access.
  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
    season explanation: Summer NW swells from North Pacific.

Boulders
type: TouristAttraction
description: Boulders is Samoa's crown jewel—a world-class left-hand point break that produces some of the South Pacific's longest and most powerful rides. When solid southeast groundswells march across the Pacific, Boulders transforms into a 150-meter mechanical freight train, with thick lips detonating over boulders and coral. The wave handles serious size and rewards committed tube riders with extended barrels and room to maneuver. Located near the Salani Surf Resort area, Boulders has earned its reputation as one of the most consistent and high-quality waves in the Pacific Islands.
disambiguating description: 🔥 Samoa's crown jewel • 150m point perfection • Big wave potential
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -14.04
  longitude: -171.79
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Upolu
  address country: Samoa
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 150°
  description: Works best with swells from 150° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-180°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.3m. Too small below 1.5m, 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: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 320°-40°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 0.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Dry season best. Handles big SE swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Heavy wave over boulders and coral. Long hold-downs possible.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: APW
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from APW airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Stormrider surf guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 28
  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: 150
    workable range min: 120
    workable range max: 180
    sweet spot size m: 3.25
  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: 0
    offshore range min: 320
    offshore range max: 40
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: APW
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Accessible from Salani Surf Resort area.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Dry season best. Handles big SE swells.

Coconuts
type: TouristAttraction
description: Coconuts is a picture-perfect mechanical right-hander that epitomizes the Samoan surfing experience—hollow barrels breaking over coral reef with palm-fringed shores and crystal-clear water. Accessed by boat from the iconic Coconuts Beach Club, this wave delivers consistent, workable tubes when south swells hit the coast. The setup is idyllic: tropical warmth, uncrowded lineups, and waves that feel almost too perfect to be real. For surfers seeking the quintessential South Pacific barrel experience without the crowds of more famous destinations, Coconuts delivers pure tropical stoke.
disambiguating description: 🥥 Picture-perfect rights • Tropical barrel machine • Resort access
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -14.00675
  longitude: -171.79182
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Upolu
  address country: Samoa
  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: 190°
  description: Works best with swells from 190° (S). Workable range: 160°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 320°-40°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Dry season. Mechanical right-hander.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: Resort access or tour required.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: APW
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from APW airport. Requires boat access ($80/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: World Surfaris guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 28
  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: 190
    workable range min: 160
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 2
  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: 0
    offshore range min: 320
    offshore range max: 40
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: APW
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 80
    access notes: Boat access from Coconuts Resort.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Dry season. Mechanical right-hander.

Nu'usafe'e Island
type: TouristAttraction
description: Nu'usafe'e Island—also known as Devil's Island—is Samoa's secret weapon for when the trade winds blow out every other spot. This uninhabited paradise island sits offshore, sheltered from the prevailing southeast trades that ruin mainland waves. When the wind is wrong everywhere else, Nu'usafe'e offers pristine, glassy barrels over coral reef with no one around for miles. The boat ride to this Robinson Crusoe setup is part of the adventure. For surfers chasing empty perfection in an unspoiled tropical setting, Devil's Island lives up to its legendary reputation.
disambiguating description: 😈 Devil's Island • Trade wind shelter • Empty tropical perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -13.9833
  longitude: -171.8167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Upolu
  address country: Samoa
  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: 140°
  description: Works best with swells from 140° (SE). Workable range: 110°-170°.
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: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Works when other spots are blown out by trades.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Uninhabited island. Boat access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: APW
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from APW airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Nomad Surfers guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 28
  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: 140
    workable range min: 110
    workable range max: 170
    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: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: APW
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: Boat from mainland. Uninhabited paradise island.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Works when other spots are blown out by trades.

Ha'atafu Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ha'atafu Beach is Tonga's surfing epicenter—a powerful left-hand reef break on Tongatapu's western shore that catches the best of the Tasman Sea's winter groundswells. The wave breaks over shallow coral, throwing heavy lips and creating barrel opportunities that belie the Kingdom's peaceful reputation. This is the most accessible and consistent break in Tonga, drawing the small local crew and adventurous traveling surfers who venture to this remote Polynesian nation. The setting is quintessentially Tongan: warm water, friendly locals, and waves that arrive with surprising power from storms south of New Zealand.
disambiguating description: 🇹🇴 Tonga's premier break • Tasman Sea power • Kingdom of waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.07692
  longitude: -175.33987
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tongatapu
  address country: Tonga
  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°-260°.
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 - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-170°. 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: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter SW groundswells from Tasman Sea storms.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Shallow reef. Booties recommended.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TBU
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from TBU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Stormrider surf guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 26
  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: 260
    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: 135
    offshore range min: 100
    offshore range max: 170
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TBU
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access. Most popular surf area in Tonga.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter SW groundswells from Tasman Sea storms.

The Peak (Tonga)
type: TouristAttraction
description: The Peak sits just down the reef from Ha'atafu, offering a dependable right-hander that provides the opposite option when you've had your fill of lefts. Working on similar southwest swells from the Tasman Sea, The Peak delivers consistent, workable waves over coral reef with typically less intensity than its famous neighbor. The lower crowd factor (Tonga's crowds are minimal to begin with) and accessible nature make it an ideal warm-up spot or alternative when Ha'atafu gets crowded by the handful of surfers who venture this far.
disambiguating description: 🎯 Ha'atafu's right twin • Lower intensity • Uncrowded alternative
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.12
  longitude: -175.355
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tongatapu
  address country: Tonga
  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: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 195°-255°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-170°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter best. SW groundswells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Coral reef bottom.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TBU
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from TBU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast spot guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 26
  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: 225
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 255
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: 135
    offshore range min: 100
    offshore range max: 170
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TBU
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Paddle from outer reef.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter best. SW groundswells.

Pikinini
type: TouristAttraction
description: Pikinini is Papua New Guinea's most fearsome wave—a fast, heavy barreling right that explodes over extremely shallow reef near Kavieng. When northwest swells arrive from the North Pacific, Pikinini produces up to 200-meter rides that require precision, commitment, and reef booties. The wave jacks out of deep water and immediately hits the shallow shelf, creating thick barrels with zero margin for error. Part of the Kavieng surf management program, Pikinini represents frontier surfing at its most raw—empty lineups, world-class waves, and the kind of adventure that reminds you why you started surfing.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇬 PNG's heaviest • 200m barrel rides • Extreme shallow reef
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -2.5833
  longitude: 150.8
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kavieng
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  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: 300°
  description: Works best with swells from 300° (WNW). Workable range: 270°-340°.
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: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Nov-Apr season. NW swells from North Pacific.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Extremely shallow. Reef booties essential. Remote.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: KVG
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from KVG airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Perfect Wave Travel guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 300
    workable range min: 270
    workable range max: 340
    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: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: KVG
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: Boat from Kavieng. Part of surf management program.
  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
    season explanation: Nov-Apr season. NW swells from North Pacific.

Nusa Left (Karanas)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Nusa Left—also known as Karanas—is Kavieng's premier left-hand wave, a fast barreling tube that jacks out of deep water and immediately pitches over shallow reef. The wave offers a unique setup where you're floating in comfortable depth until suddenly dropping into a heavy, draining barrel that demands quick feet and confidence. Accessed by boat from Kavieng or the legendary Lissenung Island, Nusa Left delivers the goods when west swells hit the New Ireland coast. For surfers seeking uncrowded perfection in one of the world's most remote surf destinations, this is PNG at its finest.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Deep water takeoff • Shallow barrel • PNG perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -2.6
  longitude: 150.7833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kavieng
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  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: 270°
  description: Works best with swells from 270° (W). Workable range: 240°-300°.
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: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Nov-Apr season. Reliable barrelling left.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Very shallow end section. Deep water take-off.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: KVG
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from KVG airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Lissenung Island Resort guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 270
    workable range min: 240
    workable range max: 300
    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: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: KVG
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: Boat from Kavieng or Lissenung Island.
  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
    season explanation: Nov-Apr season. Reliable barrelling left.

Ral Island
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ral Island serves as Kavieng's swell magnet—the spot that works when everywhere else goes flat. This north-facing reef picks up any trace of swell moving through the region, providing consistent waves when the more famous breaks need bigger energy. The wave itself offers fun, user-friendly peaks over coral reef, making it an excellent warm-up spot or backup option for days between swells. The remote island setting delivers that classic PNG experience: empty lineups, crystal-clear water, and the satisfaction of surfing waves most people will never see.
disambiguating description: 🧲 Kavieng's swell magnet • Consistent backup • Remote island vibes
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -2.55
  longitude: 150.75
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kavieng
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 330°-30°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 6s - 10s
  description: Needs at least 6s period. Ideal: 10s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. 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: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Swell magnet - works when everywhere else is flat.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Remote island location.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: KVG
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from KVG airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Lissenung Island Resort guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 350
    workable range min: 330
    workable range max: 30
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  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: 180
    offshore range min: 140
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: KVG
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: Boat from Kavieng.
  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
    season explanation: Swell magnet - works when everywhere else is flat.

Nago Island
type: TouristAttraction
description: Nago Island is a high-quality reef peak in the Kavieng pass that offers both left and right options over shallow coral. The left is the primary draw, delivering lip-bashing wall sections that link into a tucking inside barrel, while the right is more fickle but can produce charging hollow waves when conditions align. Part of the Kavieng surf zone accessed via Nusa Island Retreat, Nago works on northwest swells from the North Pacific and can deliver rides up to 300 meters on the best days. With zero crowds and crystal-clear tropical water, it epitomizes the PNG frontier surf experience.
disambiguating description: 🌴 Kavieng reef peak • L+R options • 300m rides possible
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -2.5953
  longitude: 150.7694
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kavieng
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 270°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-210°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Nov-Apr primary. NW swells from North Pacific storms.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Shallow coral reef. Sharks and sea snakes present.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: KVG
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from KVG airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Stormrider, WannaSurf, surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 315
    workable range min: 270
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 1.8
  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: 180
    offshore range min: 150
    offshore range max: 210
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: KVG
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: Boat from Nusa Island Retreat or Kavieng.
  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: 10
    secondary months names: Oct
    season explanation: Nov-Apr primary. NW swells from North Pacific storms.

Long Long
type: TouristAttraction
description: Long Long is named for exactly what it delivers—an exceptionally long right-hand wave that can wall up for 200 to 500 meters when strong west-northwest swells push into the Kavieng pass. Often compared to Bells Beach for its mellow, walling character, Long Long rolls in from deep water over submerged reef, offering generous open faces perfect for drawn-out carves and longboard lines. The catch is consistency—it needs a strong swell to break and when it does, it rewards patient surfers with one of the longest rides in Papua New Guinea. Located just 2km from Nago Island, it completes the Kavieng reef pass lineup.
disambiguating description: 🏄 200-500m walling right • Bells Beach vibes • Named for its length
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -2.5878
  longitude: 150.7707
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kavieng
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  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: 290°
  description: Works best with swells from 290° (WNW). Workable range: 250°-330°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 20°-70°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Nov-Apr. Needs strong W-NW swell to break. Low consistency.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Coral reef bottom. Sharks present. Remote location.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: KVG
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from KVG airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Stormrider, surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 290
    workable range min: 250
    workable range max: 330
    sweet spot size m: 1.95
  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: 20
    offshore range max: 70
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: KVG
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: Boat from Nusa Island Retreat or Kavieng. 2km from Nago.
  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
    season explanation: Nov-Apr. Needs strong W-NW swell to break. Low consistency.

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.

Palikir Pass
type: TouristAttraction
description: Palikir Pass sits in Pohnpei's reef pass system alongside the legendary P-Pass, offering a world-class right-hander that holds good size when north swells push through Micronesia. The wave breaks over coral in a remote setting where sharks patrol the channels and the nearest crowd is thousands of miles away. When P-Pass is maxed out or crowded (by Pohnpei standards—maybe three people), Palikir provides an excellent alternative with its own quality barrels and walls. For surfers who've made the commitment to reach this remote destination, Palikir Pass rewards with uncrowded perfection.
disambiguating description: 🦈 P-Pass neighbor • World-class right • Remote Micronesian perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 6.88938
  longitude: 158.15978
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Pohnpei
  address country: Federated States of Micronesia
  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: 20°
  description: Works best with swells from 20° (NNE). Workable range: 350°-50°.
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 - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. 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: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NE swells from North Pacific.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Remote location. Sharks in pass.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PNI
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from PNI airport. Requires boat access ($150/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Indies Trader guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 20
    workable range min: 350
    workable range max: 50
    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: 180
    offshore range min: 140
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PNI
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 150
    access notes: Boat access from Pohnpei. Near P-Pass.
  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
    season explanation: Winter NE swells from North Pacific.

Manu Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Manu Bay is the inside section of New Zealand's famous Raglan point system—a long, peeling left that extends the ride from Indicators down to the harbor. The wave is slightly more forgiving than the outside sections while still delivering the machine-like walls that made Raglan a surfing icon. On connecting swells, surfers can ride from Indicators through Whale Bay and into Manu Bay for some of the longest lefts in the world. The Raglan town vibe, easy access, and consistent waves make Manu Bay a Kiwi surfing rite of passage.
disambiguating description: 🥝 Raglan's inside section • Endless lefts • Kiwi icon
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -37.8167
  longitude: 174.8167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Raglan
  address country: New Zealand
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240°
  description: Works best with swells from 240° (WSW). Workable range: 210°-280°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: March-October best. Tasman Sea swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Can get crowded. Rocky entry.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HLZ
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from HLZ airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline spot guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 17
  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: 240
    workable range min: 210
    workable range max: 280
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HLZ
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy road access from Raglan town.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: March-October best. Tasman Sea swells.

Lido
type: TouristAttraction
description: Lido is Papua New Guinea's most famous wave—a quality right-hand reef break near Vanimo that captures rare northwest swells during the monsoon season. The wave has been featured in surf media for decades, drawing adventurous travelers willing to navigate PNG's challenging infrastructure for uncrowded perfection. When northwest swells push through during the wet season, Lido transforms into a mechanical reef setup that rivals more established destinations. The setting is raw and remote, with friendly villagers and a frontier atmosphere that makes every session feel like discovery.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇬 PNG's famous right • North swell catcher • Frontier perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -2.6833
  longitude: 141.3
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Vanimo
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  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: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
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: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. 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: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: NW monsoon season. Pacific storms send NW swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Very remote. Sharp reef. Limited medical facilities.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: VAI
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from VAI airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast, Tracks Magazine
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 330
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 360
    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: 180
    offshore range min: 140
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: VAI
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Fly from Port Moresby. Small town infrastructure.
  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: NW monsoon season. Pacific storms send NW swells.

Tupira Surf Club
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tupira Surf Club is Papua New Guinea's grassroots surf success story—a community-run operation in Ulingan Bay near Madang that offers remarkably consistent waves over limestone reef. The main break is a fun right-hander directly out front that acts as a north swell magnet, rarely going flat during the October to April season. The wave suits all levels with ordinary power but quality shape, making it the most accessible surf in PNG. Beyond the main break, the bay hides several other reef setups including Suaru (double the size), Tawulte (a 300-400m left), and Rurunat (punchy left). Limited to 12 guests at a time, this is community-controlled surfing at its finest.
disambiguating description: 🏠 Community surf club • North swell magnet • 150+ surfable days/year
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.4863
  longitude: 145.4477
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Ulingan Bay, Madang
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  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: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 0°-70°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 7s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 7s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. 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: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Oct-Apr. North swell magnet—rarely flat during season. ~150 surfable days/year.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Limestone reef bottom. Sharp rocks. Remote area.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MAG
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from MAG airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: WannaSurf, surf-forecast.com, World Surfaris
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 45
    workable range min: 0
    workable range max: 70
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  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: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MAG
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 2-hour drive from Madang on sealed road. Must pre-arrange with Tupira Surf Club. Max 12 guests.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    season explanation: Oct-Apr. North swell magnet—rarely flat during season. ~150 surfable days/year.

Wewak Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Wewak Point is the gateway to the East Sepik Province surf zone—a left-hand reef break on Papua New Guinea's north coast that picks up northwest monsoon swells during the wet season. While consistency is low compared to Kavieng, when the right swell arrives the reef lights up with quality lefts over shallow coral. The real appeal is the broader Wewak area, which hides several other breaks including Little Bali (a powerful left with long walls) and Peanuts (fast and hollow). With direct flights from Port Moresby and basic town infrastructure, Wewak offers the most accessible entry point to one of PNG's least-explored surf regions.
disambiguating description: 🗺️ East Sepik gateway • Left reef break • PNG's untapped north coast
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -3.5404
  longitude: 143.6333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Wewak, East Sepik
  address country: Papua New Guinea
  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: 340°
  description: Works best with swells from 340° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 200° (SSW). Offshore range: 160°-240°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Nov-Mar monsoon season. NW swells from Pacific storms. Low consistency.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Reef bottom. Sharks present. Limited medical facilities in Wewak.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: WWK
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from WWK airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Stormrider (regional)
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  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: 340
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  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: 200
    offshore range min: 160
    offshore range max: 240
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: WWK
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Short drive from Wewak town. Wewak airport (WWK) has flights from Port Moresby.
  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 names: Apr
    season explanation: Nov-Mar monsoon season. NW swells from Pacific storms. Low consistency.

Papatura Island
type: TouristAttraction
description: Papatura Island represents the ultimate in remote Pacific surf—a dedicated surf resort in the Solomon Islands where pristine reef passes break in crystalline water with no one else around. The left-hand wave catches Coral Sea swells that wrap around the island chain during the trade wind season, producing quality barrels over healthy reef. Reaching Papatura requires commitment (boat charter from Honiara), but the reward is uncrowded perfection in one of the least-surfed regions on Earth. For those seeking genuine adventure with quality waves, the Solomons deliver.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Solomon Islands perfection • Pristine reef passes • Ultimate remote
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.3833
  longitude: 158.2167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Isabel Province
  address country: Solomon Islands
  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: 160°
  description: Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-190°.
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: 330° (NNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 330° (NNW). Offshore range: 290°-10°. 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: SE trade wind season. Coral Sea swells wrap in.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Extremely remote. Boat access only. Sharp coral.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HIR
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from HIR airport. Requires boat access ($300/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast, resort reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 28
  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: 160
    workable range min: 130
    workable range max: 190
    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: 330
    offshore range min: 290
    offshore range max: 10
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HIR
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 300
    access notes: Surf resort or boat charter from Honiara.
  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: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SE trade wind season. Coral Sea swells wrap in.

Pango Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Pango Point is Vanuatu's most accessible quality wave—a right-hand reef break just outside Port Vila that catches south swells pushing up from the Tasman Sea and Coral Sea. The wave breaks over coral reef in warm, clear water with the volcanic island backdrop that makes the South Pacific so visually stunning. While not as remote as other Melanesian destinations, Pango Point offers a legitimate surfing experience within easy reach of Vanuatu's capital. For travelers exploring the region, it provides a reliable option without the logistical challenges of more remote breaks.
disambiguating description: 🌴 Vanuatu's accessible wave • Port Vila proximity • South Pacific beauty
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.7667
  longitude: 168.2833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Efate
  address country: Vanuatu
  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: 170°
  description: Works best with swells from 170° (S). Workable range: 140°-200°.
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: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. 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: Trade wind season. S swells from Tasman low pressure.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sharp reef. Accessible from Port Vila.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: VLI
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from VLI airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 26
  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: 170
    workable range min: 140
    workable range max: 200
    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: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: VLI
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Short drive from Port Vila. Reef entry.
  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: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Trade wind season. S swells from Tasman low pressure.

Ha'atafu Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ha'atafu Beach is Tonga's surfing epicenter—a west-facing reef break on Tongatapu that intercepts southwest groundswells marching up from Tasman Sea and Southern Ocean storms. The multiple peaks offer variety depending on swell size and direction, with consistent waves during the Tongan autumn and winter. The friendly Kingdom vibes and uncrowded lineups make surfing here feel like stepping back to an earlier era of Pacific exploration. For surfers seeking Polynesian perfection without the crowds of more developed destinations, Ha'atafu delivers the authentic experience.
disambiguating description: 🇹🇴 Kingdom of Tonga • Tasman swell catcher • Polynesian authenticity
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.15
  longitude: -175.3333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tongatapu
  address country: Tonga
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230°
  description: Works best with swells from 230° (SW). Workable range: 200°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. 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: Winter/spring best. SW groundswells from Tasman storms.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sharp coral reef. Strong currents on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TBU
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from TBU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 25
  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: 230
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 2
  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: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TBU
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: West coast Tongatapu. Beach resort nearby.
  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: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Winter/spring best. SW groundswells from Tasman storms.

Avaavaroa Passage
type: TouristAttraction
description: Avaavaroa Passage is the Cook Islands' premier surf spot—a fast, hollow right-hander that breaks over shallow coral on Rarotonga's south coast. The passage funnels SW groundswells from the Southern Ocean into clean, barrelling waves. Expert-level break that demands respect due to shallow reef and strong currents.
disambiguating description: 🇨🇰 Cook Islands flagship • Hollow right barrels • South coast reef pass
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.2674
  longitude: -159.7832
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Rarotonga
  address country: Cook Islands
  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: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 170°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Austral autumn/winter for SW groundswells from Southern Ocean.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Fast hollow right over shallow coral. Booties recommended. Strong currents in passage.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: RAR
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from RAR airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 26
  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: 170
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: RAR
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Paddle from shore through passage. 15 min drive from airport.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Austral autumn/winter for SW groundswells from Southern Ocean.

Black Rock (Socials)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Black Rock (locally known as Socials) is Rarotonga's most popular surf break, located in front of the Nikao Social Centre on the northwest coast. A reef break offering both lefts and rights, it catches North Pacific swells during the November-March season. More accessible than the south coast passes, it's the go-to break for the local surf community.
disambiguating description: 🇨🇰 Rarotonga's most surfed • North swell catcher • Community hub
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.2019
  longitude: -159.8396
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Nikao, Rarotonga
  address country: Cook Islands
  address region: Pacific
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 340°
  description: Works best with swells from 340° (NNW). Workable range: 310°-50°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 200° (SSW). Offshore range: 160°-240°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Nov-Mar for N swells from North Pacific storms. Year-round potential.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Shallow coral reef. Popular break, can get crowded by Raro standards.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: RAR
  type: Place
  description: 5 minutes drive from RAR airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  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: 340
    workable range min: 310
    workable range max: 50
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 200
    offshore range min: 160
    offshore range max: 240
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: RAR
    drive time minutes: 5
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Shore access from Nikao Social Centre. 3km from airport.
  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: 5
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Nov-Mar for N swells from North Pacific storms. Year-round potential.

Rutaki Passage
type: TouristAttraction
description: Rutaki Passage is an exposed reef break on Rarotonga's west coast that has quite reliable surf. An awesome left-hander that is often hollow, best at mid-to-high tide with NE winds and SW swell. Less intense than Avaavaroa, making it a solid intermediate-level option on the island.
disambiguating description: 🇨🇰 Reliable reef pass • Fun hollow left • Intermediate-friendly
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.2676
  longitude: -159.8135
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Rarotonga
  address country: Cook Islands
  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: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 180°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (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 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Autumn-winter for consistent SW groundswells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Coral reef. Uncrowded even on good days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: RAR
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from RAR airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 26
  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: 225
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: RAR
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Shore access. 7km from airport.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Autumn-winter for consistent SW groundswells.

Dumbea Left
type: TouristAttraction
description: Dumbea Left is the flagship wave of the Noumea area, breaking on the outer barrier reef 30 minutes by boat from the capital. A long, refined left-hander with barrel sections and rippable walls over coral reef. SSW groundswells light it up from May through October.
disambiguating description: 🇳🇨 Noumea's flagship left • Barrier reef perfection • 30min boat ride
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -22.3719
  longitude: 166.2514
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Noumea Outer Reef
  address country: New Caledonia
  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°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Austral winter for SSW groundswells. Some summer cyclone swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Barrier reef break. Sharks present. 30min boat from Noumea.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NOU
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from NOU airport. Requires boat access ($80/day).
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 24
  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: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: NOU
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 80
    access notes: 30 min boat from Noumea to outer barrier reef.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, Nov
    season explanation: Austral winter for SSW groundswells. Some summer cyclone swells.

Secrets
type: TouristAttraction
description: Secrets is widely regarded as New Caledonia's best wave and a top surf break in the South Pacific. A long, fast, tubular left of approximately 100 metres that draws comparisons to Macaronis in the Mentawais. Breaks over shallow coral reef near Bourail, accessible via Nekweta Surf Camp. When SSW groundswells arrive, this is world-class.
disambiguating description: 🇳🇨 New Cal's crown jewel • 100m tubular left • Compared to Macaronis
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.6655
  longitude: 165.4409
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Bourail Pass
  address country: New Caledonia
  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°-240°.
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 - 15s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 15s+ (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: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter SSW groundswells. February can fire with cyclone swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Shallow reef. Strong currents. Sharks. 15min boat from Bourail coast.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NOU
  type: Place
  description: 150 minutes drive from NOU airport. Requires boat access ($60/day).
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 23
  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: 240
    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: 10
    offshore range max: 80
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NOU
    drive time minutes: 150
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 60
    access notes: 2.5hr drive from Noumea to Bourail, then 15min boat. Nekweta Surf Camp.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr
    season explanation: Winter SSW groundswells. February can fire with cyclone swells.

Gouaro
type: TouristAttraction
description: Gouaro is a fun right-hander near Bourail that complements the more intense Secrets break nearby. A consistent reef break suitable for all levels, breaking on the same reef system. Short boat ride from Nekweta Surf Camp makes it easily accessible alongside Secrets for a day of varied waves.
disambiguating description: 🇳🇨 Bourail fun right • Intermediate-friendly • Near Secrets
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.6517
  longitude: 165.4353
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Bourail
  address country: New Caledonia
  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: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 160°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 340° (NNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 300°-20°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter SSW groundswells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Reef break. Mellow by New Cal standards. 5min boat from camp.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: NOU
  type: Place
  description: 150 minutes drive from NOU airport. Requires boat access ($60/day).
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 23
  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: 160
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 340
    offshore range min: 300
    offshore range max: 20
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: NOU
    drive time minutes: 150
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 60
    access notes: Same logistics as Secrets. 5min boat from Nekweta camp.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter SSW groundswells.

Lenakel
type: TouristAttraction
description: Lenakil is Tanna Island's most famous left, breaking right in front of Lenakel village on the west coast. A hollow reef break that works best with SW-S swells during the trade wind season. The unique setting includes views of Mt. Yasur, one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes. Remote and uncrowded.
disambiguating description: 🇻🇺 Tanna's signature left • Village break • Active volcano views
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -19.5366
  longitude: 169.2645
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tanna Island
  address country: Vanuatu
  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: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 70° (ENE). Offshore range: 40°-100°. 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
  description: SE trade wind season. South swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Reef break in front of Lenakel village. Mt. Yasur active volcano nearby.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TAH
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from TAH airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: WannaSurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 26
  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: 1.3
  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: 70
    offshore range min: 40
    offshore range max: 100
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TAH
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Use Tanna/Whitegrass Airport (TAH) for Lenakel-area access; Port Vila is the international gateway.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    season explanation: SE trade wind season. South swells.

Eratap
type: TouristAttraction
description: Eratap is considered Vanuatu's best and most consistent wave, breaking on a reef adjacent to the luxury Eratap Beach Resort on Efate's south coast. The right-hander can be world-class with long barrels and walls when SE groundswell arrives with light winds. Multiple sections along the reef cater to different levels. Best at higher tides.
disambiguating description: 🇻🇺 Vanuatu's most consistent • World-class right • Resort access
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.7996
  longitude: 168.35
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Efate
  address country: Vanuatu
  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: 160°
  description: Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 20° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 20° (NNE). Offshore range: 340°-60°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: April-Sept main season. SE groundswell and light winds.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Coral reef. Multiple break sections along reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: VLI
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from VLI airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: Eratap Beach Resort / Perfect Wave Travel
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  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: 160
    workable range min: 130
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 20
    offshore range min: 340
    offshore range max: 60
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: VLI
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 30min drive from Port Vila. Eratap Beach Resort access. Can paddle or take resort boat.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Nov, Mar
    season explanation: April-Sept main season. SE groundswell and light winds.

Aganoa Right
type: TouristAttraction
description: Aganoa Right is the signature wave of Savai'i, Samoa's largest and wildest island. A powerful right-hander breaking over reef on the south coast, it's the anchor break for Aganoa Lodge. Catches S-SE groundswells year-round at 2-10ft+, with a hollow takeoff and barrel sections. The setting is pure tropical Polynesia—remote, uncrowded, and stunning.
disambiguating description: 🇼🇸 Savai'i signature • Powerful right barrel • Aganoa Lodge
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -13.7764
  longitude: -172.3091
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Savai'i
  address country: Samoa
  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: 160°
  description: Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 15s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 340° (NNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 300°-20°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: April-Oct for S-SE groundswells. Year-round 2-10ft+.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Sharp coral reef. Sharks. Remote location on Savai'i.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MXS
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from MXS airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 28
  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: 160
    workable range min: 130
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 2.15
  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: 340
    offshore range min: 300
    offshore range max: 20
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MXS
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Savai'i access is via ferry or local Maota Airport (MXS); APW is the international gateway on Upolu.
  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: 3
    secondary months names: Nov, Mar
    season explanation: April-Oct for S-SE groundswells. Year-round 2-10ft+.

K-Land
type: TouristAttraction
description: K-Land is a world-class reef pass on Savai'i's south coast, named after the legendary G-Land in Java. A long, wrapping left with both hollow barrelling sections and rippable walls, surfable from 4-12ft+. Accessed by a 30-minute boat ride from Aganoa Lodge, it's one of the South Pacific's most elite waves—heavy, long, and virtually uncrowded.
disambiguating description: 🇼🇸 Named after G-Land • World-class reef pass • Heavy Samoan left
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -13.8
  longitude: -172.28
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Savai'i
  address country: Samoa
  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: 170°
  description: Works best with swells from 170° (S). Workable range: 140°-210°.
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: 11s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 11s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 350° (N). Offshore range: 310°-30°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: April-Oct S swell season.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Heavy reef pass. Long hold-downs possible. Boat access only. 30min from Aganoa.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MXS
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from MXS airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
content rating: unverified
contributor: Perfect Wave Travel / World Surfaris
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 28
  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: 170
    workable range min: 140
    workable range max: 210
    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: 350
    offshore range min: 310
    offshore range max: 30
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MXS
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 50
    access notes: Savai'i access is via ferry or local Maota Airport (MXS); coordinates remain approximate and need local verification.
  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-Oct S swell season.

Motels
type: TouristAttraction
description: Motels is a dependable left-hander on Tongatapu's west coast, part of the Ha'atafu reef system that includes five excellent breaks. Near Ha'atafu Beach Resort, it's one of the more forgiving waves in the lineup, making it ideal for intermediate surfers. SW groundswells from Tasman Sea lows light it up from May through October.
disambiguating description: 🇹🇴 Ha'atafu reef system • Dependable left • Intermediate-friendly
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -21.08
  longitude: -175.3583
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tongatapu
  address country: Tonga
  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: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-170°. 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: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Austral winter. SW groundswells from Tasman Sea / Antarctic lows.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Coral reef. Part of Ha'atafu reef system.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TBU
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from TBU airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 25
  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: 225
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 135
    offshore range min: 100
    offshore range max: 170
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TBU
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Ha'atafu Beach Resort. Short drive from west coast.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Austral winter. SW groundswells from Tasman Sea / Antarctic lows.

Ovaka Pass
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ovaka Pass opens up the Vava'u island group for surfing, 300km north of Tongatapu. An exposed reef break on the outer reef of Ovaka island that has quite consistent surf from SW groundswells. Never gets crowded. Hazards include urchins, rips, and rocks. The Vava'u group is also famous for whale watching from July to October.
disambiguating description: 🇹🇴 Vava'u island group • Exposed outer reef • Zero crowds
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -18.778
  longitude: -174.0953
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Vava'u Group
  address country: Tonga
  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: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
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: 20° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 20° (NNE). Offshore range: 340°-60°. 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: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Feb-Sept. Autumn-winter SW groundswells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦔 Urchins, 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Exposed outer reef. Urchins, rips, rocks. Remote island group.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: VAV
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from VAV airport. Requires boat access ($80/day).
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 26
  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: 225
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  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: 20
    offshore range min: 340
    offshore range max: 60
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: VAV
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 80
    access notes: Use Vava'u (VAV) as the nearest flight gateway where possible; Tongatapu is the international entry point.
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    season explanation: Feb-Sept. Autumn-winter SW groundswells.

Fare Left
type: TouristAttraction
description: Fare Left is Huahine's most iconic wave—a powerful reef pass left with quality barrels that is the region's most surfed break. Known for heavy localism from the "Black Shorts" crew, respect is absolutely essential. The pass channels SW groundswells into long, hollow lefts over coral reef. Accessible by 30-minute paddle or boat from Fare town.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇫 Huahine's signature pass • Heavy localism • Quality barrels
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -16.7139
  longitude: -151.0514
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Huahine
  address country: French Polynesia
  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: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
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 - 15s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. 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: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter SW groundswells. 72% clean waves in June.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 👊 Localism, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Heavy localism—the "Black Shorts" crew. Sharp reef. Sharks. Long paddle or boat access.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HUH
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from HUH airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 5
  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: 225
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    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: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 120
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HUH
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Huahine (HUH) is the nearest airport; Tahiti/PPT is the international gateway.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, Oct
    season explanation: Winter SW groundswells. 72% clean waves in June.

Parea
type: TouristAttraction
description: Parea is a more mellow reef break on southern Huahine Iti, offering an intermediate-friendly alternative to the intense Fare passes in the north. A right-hander that catches S-SW swells, it's popular with hotel guests and visiting surfers looking for quality waves without the heavy localism of Fare. Beautiful setting on the quieter half of Huahine.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇫 Southern Huahine • Intermediate-friendly right • Less localism
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -16.8301
  longitude: -150.972
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Huahine Iti
  address country: French Polynesia
  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: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 20° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 20° (NNE). Offshore range: 340°-60°. 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: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: May-Oct south swell season.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Coral reef. Less intense than Fare. Less localism.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HUH
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from HUH airport.
content rating: unverified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  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: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  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: 20
    offshore range min: 340
    offshore range max: 60
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HUH
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Fly to Huahine (HUH) via Papeete/Tahiti (PPT, international entry), then ~30min south to Huahine Iti.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: May-Oct south swell season.

P-Pass (Palikir Pass)
type: TouristAttraction
description: P-Pass (Palikir Pass) is a perfect right-hand barrel that put Pohnpei on the global surf map. Often called the "cleanest wave in the Pacific," it breaks over coral reef for up to 200 meters with flawless, wide-open tubes and performance sections. The reef is more forgiving than Indonesia or Tahiti. Under small conditions it's manageable, but at 5ft+ it enters another level. Accessed via Pohnpei Surf Club boat charters.
disambiguating description: 🇫🇲 Cleanest wave in the Pacific • 200m perfect right • Bucket list
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 6.9908
  longitude: 158.1292
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Pohnpei
  address country: Federated States of Micronesia
  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: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 300°-60°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 15s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-180°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Oct-Apr North Pacific winter swell season. Occasional Sept/May swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Coral reef (more forgiving than Indo/Tahiti). Sharks. Boat access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PNI
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from PNI airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
content rating: unverified
contributor: Pohnpei Surf Club / surfertoday.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 29
  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: 350
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 60
    sweet spot size m: 2.4
  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: 135
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PNI
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 100
    access notes: 20min boat from Kolonia harbor. Pohnpei Surf Club operates charters.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months names: Sep, May
    season explanation: Oct-Apr North Pacific winter swell season. Occasional Sept/May swells.