Restaurants
Restaurants is Fiji's hidden gem—a perfect left-hand tube that serves as the go-to alternative when Cloudbreak gets too intense. 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. Until a 2010 decree opened Fiji's reefs, it was reserved for Tavarua's guests.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 240°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat from Denarau or stay at Tavarua/Namotu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Restaurants?
Restaurants is a reef break in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, that mostly breaks left. It's on our list of the world's 100 best waves.
What's the story behind Restaurants?
Restaurants and Cloudbreak were both covered by Tavarua's exclusive access until a 2010 decree opened them to everyone.
What swell works best at Restaurants?
Restaurants picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Restaurants?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Restaurants, and anything from the ENE round to the SSE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Restaurants?
Restaurants has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.5m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Restaurants?
The most reliable run of swell at Restaurants comes Apr to Oct. SW swell season. Trade winds offshore. Cloudbreak's little brother.
How cold is the water at Restaurants?
The water at Restaurants averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Restaurants good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Sharp reef. Rarely crowded. Boat access only.
How do I get to Restaurants?
The nearest airport on our list is NAN. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $150 USD, but confirm with an operator). Boat from Denarau or stay at Tavarua/Namotu.
What other surf spots are near Restaurants?
The closest breaks we track are Swimming Pools (1.3 km), Tavarua Rights (1.5 km) and Cloudbreak (2.6 km), handy when Restaurants isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
SW swell season. Trade winds offshore. Cloudbreak's little brother.
Getting There
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