Namotu Left

Surf Guide

This lefthander is a fun, playful wave suitable to most surfers' abilities - rather short and sometimes sectiony, but well worth it. Located across the channel from Wilkes Pass, of course, when the swell gets big, this wave gets much heavier, but it is still nothing like Cloudbreak or Restaurants.

Ability Level

Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Intermediate

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Can get crowded with resort guests.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Light

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Wind

Glassy or E, NE

Surf Height

Head high to triple overhead

Tide

Low going high.