Surfing at Matanivusi Eco Resort in Fiji

Surfing Fiji

The surf in Fiji is world class as you know, but forget about Cloudbreak/Tavarua and come to Matanivusi for the best surf in fiji without the crowds. Frigates on its day is just as good and will give you the wave of your life. With 22 years surfing experience in this area of the Coral Coast we know the surf breaks like the back of our hand and will get you to the best breaks at the right time every day. There is surf year around in Fiji, but there are two different surf seasons. One is from April to October when the low pressure systems in the Southern Hemisphere produce consistent ground swells which can get up to 8-10’ft (12-20ft faces for the Americans out there).

The summer season from December to April and is associated with shorter duration swells, 1-3 days. During this time though the conditions could be called ‘tropical’ as it is glassy or light winds all day and hot with afternoon showers. This is the time when our local breaks really begin to fire up. During the winter season, the SE trade winds are predominant and they blow offshore at Pipe and Frigates for up to a week at a time. There is usually a few days of calm winds between the weather patterns so we can get to surf the other local breaks if the swell is small enough.

All surf trips are included for guests who book the surf package.

"We just wanted to thank you for the most wonderful and original vacation we have ever been on! From the people to the food to the surfing! Everything was excellent. I think our favourite part is the warm family atmosphere and always feeling so welcome. Thanks again for the best 40th birthday present a guy could ask for!" — Love, Mark & Susan

Frigates

Frigates is definitely a world class left that can rival Cloud break for power, size and consistency. Because of the gradual tapering of the reef it can handle all swell sizes. The SE trade winds are offshore, so when the inside waves near Matanivusi are blown out there is always the consistent Frigates. Because it’s out in the ocean, about 20 kilometers fromMatanivusi, it picks up all swell. However some west in the swell can make it a bit dicey. It definitely makes the end section stand up! Frigates is accessed be a number of resorts and can get crowded. However, once the swell gets up over 10’ there is a drop in the numbers tackling the waves. A longer board is recommended to tackle the big drops and strong off shore winds.

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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.

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Fiji Pipe

FIJI PIPE is a hollow and sometimes heavy left hand reef break that breaks really good on 2-6 ft swells. The SE trade winds blow offshore all day here during winter and can create some epic barrel rides.

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Shifities

Shifities 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. Also it can be surfed at all tides. Again a wind of the north quadrant is needed.

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Vunaniu

Vunaniu is a short wedging right which has a bowl section at the end, usually smaller than other breaks. Good option for kids down on the inside at high tide. It does get good.

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