Wilkes Pass

Surf Guide

An open-ocean reef-pass wave northwest of Namotu Island, totally exposed to swell and all wind, rising straight out of very deep water at the southern tip of Malolo Barrier Reef. It's a fairly reasonable take-off followed by a long, warping wall with some great speed sections, ending in a shallow bowl. A good regular-foot's alternative to Namotu Left or Tavarua.

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

Medium

LightExhausting

6

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

1

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Wind

glassy or E, NE

Surf Height

3 to 10 feet

Tide

high