Namotu Left

Surf Guide

This left-hander 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, it's a much different vibe here. Of course, when the swell gets big, this wave gets much heavier, but it is still nothing like Cloudbreak or Restaurants. Super-fun longboard wave when small.

Ability Level

Intermediate

BegIntAdv

intermediate

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

mellow

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

can get crowded with resort guests

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

5

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

3

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

1

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Wind

glassy or E, NE

Surf Height

3 to 10 feet

Tide

low going high