Surf Getaways: Fiji Adventure

J’s

J’s is a hollow, fast wave that breaks from 2’ to 6’. It’s best around the high tide with winds from NE to W. It needs some west in the swell to run down the reef. 

Fiji Pipe

This hollow left hand barrel breaks with swell in the 2-6ft range. Short fast and powerful this wave is also offshore in a SE trade wind direction, which is dominant in the winter season March to November.

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Shifties

This wave has a deep water take off making the break a ‘not too threatening’ ride. This outside point of the barrier reef picks up all the swell and can be double the size of J’s and Vunaniu. It is powerful and thick. When everywhere else is flat, you can almost guarantee a 4-foot wave at Shifties. It can be surfed at all tides. Again, a wind of the north quadrant is needed. 

Frigates

World-class left that can rival Cloudbreak for power, size and consistency. A gradual tapering reef means it can handle all swell sizes.  Located offshore, a 45 minute boat trip is required from South Coast resorts.

Black Rock 

A right hand barrel which can be tricky at take-off, but can produce the ride of a lifetime. Best around high tide due to the quite shallow coral reef close to take-off zone. Breaks at the entry of a passage which can pick up large swells.

Serua Right

Great long right-hande break. Mellow take off going into hollow inside section. On medium days this is one of the longest rights surfing in Fiji offers. Works almost at all tides. Waves begins to break on outer reef and peels into deeper water.