Namotu Island sits about 5 miles out to sea from the main island of Viti Levu in Fiji, about one mile from Tavarua, and is at the head of a barrier reef that protects most of the small islands in the Mamanuca Group. The south and south-west side of the reef have the largest surf as there are no obstructions between Namotu and New Zealand, which is 1,200 miles away.
Average surf can be anywhere from head high to well over mast high.
On the north to north-west side of the island, there is no reef, no waves and deep sandy bottom with turquoise water, ideal for Slalom sailors. The windy months are typically July through October with plenty of surf that time of year. For Surfing, Namotu Lefts is an exceptional wave that holds any sized swell and still holds up well in the wide-offshore tradewinds. Both rights are ideal in glassy conditions but are blown out when the trade winds come in. The island is private and holds only 12 guests or groups to around 18 or so in the six bures here.