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