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GOTWAVZ

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« on: November 02, 2018, 04:52:43 PM »
Got some fun ones at Fiji last week....one at Cloudbreak...got covered up before that shot and one at Namotou Lefts
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Re: Fiji
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2018, 07:09:52 PM »
Awesome, I went to Namotu three years in a row a bunch of years ago, need to go back!

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2018, 07:51:41 PM »
Love your expression on the first pic.  Pure joy. 
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Re: Fiji
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2018, 08:24:21 PM »
Also love the expression in the first pic, what a great smile-FKNA
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Re: Fiji
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2018, 04:48:19 AM »
great pics!

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2018, 07:06:59 AM »
Pic one is a cover shot for a magazine

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2018, 07:28:32 AM »
Hey....what are you doing in my dreams.... :)

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2018, 11:55:23 AM »
is this the best time of year to go? How crowded was it?

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2018, 05:15:46 AM »
Super sweet pics there Gotwavz!

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2018, 08:37:13 AM »
is this the best time of year to go? How crowded was it?

Not very crowded....also great kitesurfing BTW

CLIMATE
The cooler dry season is from April through October and the warm, wetter and more humid season is from November to March. Air temperatures range from the mid 70’s to mid 80’s year round, with water temperatures hovering in the same range, year around

Fiji does receive rain year round but the wet season also corresponds with the South Pacific cyclone Season. Although it is rare to have a cyclone impact Fiji directly in any given year, it can happen, and does typically every 5+ years for a short period (3-5 days) of very intense and very bad weather.

The Fiji islands also have dry and wet sides similar to Hawaii; drier on the west and south, much more rain on the east and north. The properties WaterWays has relationships with are all located on the southwest or southern end of the island chain.

WIND
As with most of the South Pacific, the seasonal “trade” winds blow from the southeast across the Fiji Islands June through September. These winds can blow relatively strong for 5-10 days at a time, and then often back down for a week before continuing the on and off cycle. These trade winds may not be favorable at many breaks, but each location with which we work has some “fall back” plan in the event of unfavorable conditions.

During the wet season winds blow from the north, which is offshore for most breaks along the south coast. The shoulder months of March through May and October through early November receive light and variable winds producing many glassy days.

SWELL
The south swell window is generally from March through November while North swells are biggest and most consistent from December through February.

South Pacific does receive southern hemisphere swells year around and it is very rare for Fiji to receive a north ground swell out of season.

To sum it up: If you’re looking for the biggest surf, March through November is the go. Surfers looking for the cleanest conditions and the least crowded time of the year should visit during wet season from December through February.

Many people prefer to travel during shoulder months of March, April, May and September, October, November, hoping to get glassy conditions with early or late south swells.
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JK 7'-8' x 28"x 4" = 99L
JK 7'-10" x 41/4" = 106 L
Joe Blair Gun 8-10" x 28 x 4 1/4
198 lbs - 5'-9"

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2018, 12:19:54 PM »
nice

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2018, 06:47:46 PM »
MAhalo!

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Re: Fiji
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2018, 01:42:25 PM »
love me some Fiji !
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Re: Fiji
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2018, 07:30:05 PM »
Chargin'!!!
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