Restaurants
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 240°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- 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 tide is best at Restaurants?
Restaurants works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Restaurants?
Offshore wind at Restaurants blows from the ESE (110°). Anything in the 70° to 150° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Restaurants?
Restaurants wants SSW swell (180° to 240°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Restaurants?
The main season at Restaurants is Apr-Oct. SW swell season. Trade winds offshore. Cloudbreak's little brother.
How do I get to Restaurants?
Fly into NAN, then allow about 0 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $150 USD). Boat from Denarau or stay at Tavarua/Namotu.
What kind of wave is Restaurants?
Restaurants is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
SW swell season. Trade winds offshore. Cloudbreak's little brother.
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