Fiji : Tavarua Island
Surfing

The legendary surf on Tavarua Island consists of three unique reef breaks: Cloudbreak, Restaurants and Tavarua Rights.

Cloudbreak
The most consistent and a short ponga ride out from the island.

Restaurants
Located directly off the front of our restaurant, and can easily be viewed while relaxing on the deck.

Tavarua Rights
Located on the backside of the island, playful and fun, but challenging when bigger.

Kiddieland
A wave playground at high tide – the perfect spot for beginners.

Additional waves now available in the area include:

Namotu (Left)
A mellow lefthander ideal for intermediates or longboarders.

Swimming Pools (Right)
A mellow righthander breaking on the back side of Namotu island.

Wilkes Pass (Right)
A long quality right reef break breaking along a flat reef .

Surfing Decree

The highly publicized surfing decree implemented by the Fijian Government in July of 2010 remains in effect. In the interest of safety for surfers and the protection of the environment, Tavarua remains hopeful that some form of regulation can be put into place. Until that time, Tavarua Island will uphold a policy of co-operation with the Fijian Government. We will continue to maintain the highest standards with regard to etiquette, environmental awareness and above all, safety.

Guest satisfaction remains our highest priority and our boat schedules have been modified. We now offer more flexibility in an effort to take advantage of conditions, various surf breaks, and un-crowded opportunities. With an ideal proximity to some of the best surf in the world, Tavarua Island continues to provide the ideal Fijian surf experience.

Safety Program

Since 1986, when Tavarua first trained Fijian lifeguards and boat drivers, we have made safety our first priority. Today that tradition continues and has expanded to other areas of our staff thanks to the hard work of some special volunteers. For water and injury related rescue, members of the Surf Lifesaving Association and Marine Safety Officers, Steve Rueter and Claude Panis put Tavarua lifeguards and boatmen through this important training. The clinic lasted ten days and included instruction in lifesaving techniques, wave runner rescue, first aid, and a rigorous endurance swim challenge. In the end, 23 members of the Tavarua and Namotu staff proudly passed the test and were awarded certification as lifeguards. Congratulations team!!

Tavarua also hosted Mono County paramedic and Life Flight Transport specialist Pete Levy on the island for CPR and AED training. Using the guidelines set by the American Heart Association, Pete worked day and night with our staff from all departments. Obviously, boatmen and lifeguards were trained, but other students included groundskeepers, housekeeping, kitchen staff, reception, even babysitters. In total, 68 members of the Tavarua Island staff are now trained in CPR and the emergency use of an AED. Thank you Pete and thank you to the staff for all of your hard work!