Fiji Travel Backpacker & Accommodation Guide
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Fiji Surfing Guide
Fiji surfing ranks amongst the most exhil
erating
in the world with fearsome coral reef breaks
. It is a r
egular venue for world surfing competitions boasting over a dozen extremely challenging but reliable reef breaks.
For the casual surfer, perhaps an even greater attraction is uncrowded waves. The only beach breaks for novices are at Sigatoka , otherwise all surfing breaks over shallow razor sharp coral reefs with a wipe out bound to graze, but more likely will cause deep infectious cuts – this is for experienced surfers only. The dozen or so breaks along the Malolo Barrier Reef are the most accessible, although several of the biggest breaks are tied up on exclusive agreements with up-market surf resorts sold from the US. More isolated surfing destinations include Nagigia off Kadavu, Wilkes in Beqa Lagoon and Kia off northern Vanua Levu.
The best place for windsurfing is from Safari Lodge facing the tradewinds on the exposed east beach of Nananu-i-Ra island off north
Viti Levu
, and from here you can take week long courses or hire equipment by the hour. Other good locations include
Matamanoa
Island
where winds can sometimes be stiff, or
Plantation
Island
with a sandy bottom shallow lagoon ideal for beginners, both in the
Mamanuca
Islands
. The optimum time for windsurfing is when the tradewinds are blowing strongest between June and September. Kite surfing is also offered at Safari Lodge , and the flat lagoon between Malolo and Malolo Lailai in the
Mamanuca
Islands
where winds are funnelled through the channel to create ideal conditions if you have your own equipment.
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