I’m heading to Namotu in July and I’m wondering if anyone here has been, and if so, what boards you’d recommend to take. I’m thinking of taking my standard shortboard, a fish and maybe a gun or semi-gun. Normal short board for me is 6’2. Any info would be great! Thanks Josh
Hey Josh. Lucky man! Fiji is nice, clearest water I’ve ever seen, but bring a vest cause it’s not as hot as Indo. Anyway to the boards; Fish (5’6 - 6’), short board (6’-6’4), semi gun (6’10-7’2). That’s what I would bring. Namotu (left) and Wilkes (righthander across the channel) both hold quite big, but they’re not heavy. Swimming Pools (righthander on the other side of Namotu) is usually a smallish, down the line hot dog wave and would be lovely on a ‘traditional’ fish. Desperations is a peak further to the northeast. It’s usually surfed when everywhere else is flat, but it’s great when big (but a complete @%$$ to get back out). You could surf anything from your smallest to your biggest board here. Cloudbreak is insane, but you’re only allowed on on Saturdays (tranfer day @ Tavi). You will be happy you brought a big board if you get it at size. The little known left off Momi Bay lighthouse is the heaviest wave I saw there and worth chasing on a big swell. VERY hollow and quite shallow. Hope this helps Cheers Maz
Doh! It’s still early and I haven’t quite gotten my bearings yet. Desperations is to the northWEST of Namotu. Good luck Maz
Cool, you just validated my choices. I just shaped a traditional fish (my first shape), so I wanted to bring that, a 6’2 shortboard, and a 7’6 gun-type board. Thanks again for the info.