Continent
Oceania
Country
Fiji Islands
Next Big City
Nadi
Next Town
Turtle Island Resort on Nanuya Levu
 
Type:
Island
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Rooms, Rescue, Shower, Food

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
No information
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
No information

Small chop inside the reef, rolling 3-6 ft swell outside with 15-25 knots. Surfing is available at Navutu Stars but not at the same level as Frigate Shoals or Nomutu Island.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Tidal
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

Generally soft white sand with reef outcroppings. Large sandy bay between Turtle Island and Nanuya Island (Seaspray, Sunrise and Nanuya Island Resort) allows launches in all but high tide. Many different sailing spots on windward side of these island as well as sandy points reachable by small boat with sideonshore launch.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

Sailing season is May through September with mid 80°F temps and nearly the same in water (78-80°F).

Wind

Best Months:
May, June, July, August, September
Wind Type:
Trade
Best Direction:
SE
Main Direction:
SE

Wind is usually onshore or sideonshore in the SE trades. Generally about 75% with 15-25 knots in May to September. N or S winds less common and weaker.



How to get there

Transport
Boat
Access
Short walk

International flights to Nadi Fiji and then Seaplane (Turtle Air) or fast cat boat from Denaru harbor. Located in the Yasawa island chain off western Viti Levu, Fiji Islands. Turtle Island Resort on Nanuya Levu.

Extra information

Rules
Zones, None

It helps to travel with other kiters. Not likely to see other kiters although it is possible to hire a boatman to assist if needed. Turtle will provide one if you stay there for you at no additional cost. Turtle does ask kiters to keep clear of their other private beaches when occupied by guests. One must be a guest of Turtle to visit this island. Other islands/beaches are generally public. Turtle Island is very expensive but all inclusive. Nanuya Island resort is a new mid priced resort that also has a well equiped dive shop and excellent restaurant/bar. Lance the owner will show you the best spots from this resort to kite. Navutu Stars is a brand new resort nearby that has what appears to be a fine sideonshore launch and trips to a private island. A private surf break is also available.

Nightlife

Bring your own date! Several of these resorts popular with the honeymoon set but many small backpacker resorts have low key bars.