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Fiji surfing holidays are highly regarded amongst the international surf community as being of exceptional quality surf with few crowds and a laid back atmosphere. The rave here is exciting reef breaks (not for beginners), secluded locations and the traditional Fijian hospitality. Most reef breaks around the islands are accessible only by boat so whilst this keeps the crowds down, it also puts the cost up.
Windsurfing & Kite Surfing
The best place for both windsurfing and kite surfing is on nananu-i-Ra Island off the north coast of Viti Levu where winds blow in consistantly between March and December, with the winter months of May to October the most piopular when Australia and New Zealand surfers have winter back home, yet Fiji's winter remains beautifully warm and sunny.
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Safari Beach Lodge, North Viti Levu
F$ 110 - 395 per couple
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Safari Beach Lodge is located on a sweeping beach on Nananu-i-Ra island with good swimming, snorkelling and the best wind surfing and kite surfing in Fiji. Along with professional watersport guides, and quality equipment, this is one of the best places in Fiji to get active on the water.
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Surfing Holidays
The best fiji surf breaks are found along the southern part of the Malolo Barrier Reef in the Mamanuca Islands and off Beqa which is accessible from Waidroka Bay Resort on the Coral Coast. and further south around Kadavu Island.
Best time for surfing in Fiji is between April to December. If bringing surfboards into the country, check first with your airline carrier for baggage restrictions and excess costs. Local airlines will only carry surf boards with advance warning and will charge extra.
Several good surf shops can be found in Nadi Town and Suva. Boards are reasonably priced and there's a good selection of accessories. Specialist surf resorts have spare boards for rent.
Malolo Barrier Reef, Mamanuca Islands
Internationally famous Namotu Left and Cloudbreak in the Mamanuca Islands are recognised as the most challenging surf breaks in the South Pacific. Both are reef breaks and are not for beginners. Desperation and Swimming Pools add to the variety of breaks in the area. There are two small resorts on tiny coral islands just off Namotu Reef which cater exclusively to surfers. The best way to surf these breaks is to stay at one of the island resorts around Malolo or along the coast south of Nadi. The resorts here all organize boat trips to the breaks although they have limited rights to the big surfing breaks but free access to other breaks along the reef.
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Castaway Island Resort, Mamanucas
F$ 805 - 1,087 per couple
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Castaway Island Resort Fiji is a 174-acre island in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands with a truly relaxing holiday atmosphere. Spacious traditional thatch bures with high ceilings are spread along the beachfront and amongst tropical gardens. Castaway is ideal for couples or those looking for quality time with children.
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Walu Beach Resort, Mamanucas
F$ 210 - 450 per couple / $100 dorm
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Walu Beach Resort is one of the most affordable fully serviced budget resorts in the Mamanucas - a mix between a small family resort and a backpackers retreat. Located on a coarse sand beach with good offshore snorkelling, the resort offers a range of rooms from a dorm lodge to family beach bungalows.
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Funky Fish Resort, Mamanucas
F$ 225 - 285 per couple / F$ 95 dorm - includes meals
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Funky Fish Resort is a small backpacker property on Malolo Island, with fabulous ocean views from the hillside restaurant. The beach is tidal and the lagoon too shallow for swimming but a swimming pool makes up for this and there are daily surfing trips to Malolo Barrier Reef and pleasant walks in the hills.
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Seashell at Momi, Nadi Rural
F$ 69 - 233 per couple
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Tucked on a mangrove covered oceanfront in a quiet bay is Seashell Resort with daily access to the surfing and scuba diving reefs along the exceptional Malolo Barrier Reef. This rural retreat offers affordable dorms, bungalows and apartments for the surfing and diving fraternity.
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Beqa Lagoon
There are some other excellent breaks around Beqa in the Southern Islands. Frigates Passage, a left-hand break in the middle of the ocean, has a growing reputation amongst surfers for its reliable big barrels and long rides. Serua Rights is a long right hand break with a hollow inside section across the passage and Pipe is another left-hander with a mid to high tide break. There are two very basic surf camps on Yanuca Island, off Beqa about a 50-minute boat ride to the waves. Kadavu also in the Southern islands, has some excellent breaks off its western tip, notably the challenging and reliable King Kong break. There are several other good breaks around the point including a small beach break for beginners.
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Beqa Lagoon Resort, Beqa Island
F$ 480 - 650 per couple
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Beqa Lagoon Resort is aimed primarily at scuba diving enthusiasts with an exceptional dive set up including three purpose built dive boats. With modern bungalows fronting a decent white sand beach with good offshore snorkelling, Beqa Lagon Resort is ideal for scuba divers and their non-diving partners.
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Waidroka Bay, Pacific Harbour
F$ 200 - 320 per couple
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Waidroka Bay Resort is tucked off the Queens Highway in a secluded tropical bay facing the ocean. With access to world famous scuba diving and surfing passages around Beqa Lagoon, and mid way between Nadi and Suva, Waidroka is a decent base for adventure holiday-makers.
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Around Viti Levu
The best beach breaks for beginners are on the south coast of Viti Levu, the main island. The wild ocean off the Sigatoka Sandunes has the most reliable beach breaks although undercurrents can be dangerous. Natadola also has some small beach breaks. There is much better surfing off the coast at Hideaway although this is a reef break and not for beginners. The Hideaway break is best 1 hour each side of high tide and undercurrents can be dangerous.
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Intercontinental Resort, Nadi Rural
F$ 553 - 774 per couple
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The majestic Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort is a large resort with beautifully appointed contemporary styled rooms and suites aimed at both couples and families. With direct access to the fantastic white sands of Natadola Beach, the Intercontinental offers a private golf course, three swimming pools and a spa centre.
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Natadola Beach Resort, Nadi Rural
F$ 390 - 430 per couple
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Natadola Beach Resort offers a Mediterranean style small resort atmosphere in lush surroundings adjacent to the Intercontinental Resort on gorgeous Natadola Beach. Set 20 metres back from the beachfront across a small track, Natadola offers excellent all tide swimming, body surf and some surfing breaks.
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Rydges Hideaway Resort, Coral Coast
F$ 293 - 697 per couple
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Rydges Hideaway Resort is located alongside the Queens Highway on a small sandy beach with shallow lagoon and surfing passage. This is a theme activity resort with organized events throughout the day and night. Colourful duplex bungalows are set in a tight landscaped garden setting. Ideal for couples and families.
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