Vanuatu is endowed with some of the most powerful and hollow surf in the South Pacific. Solid ocean sweels rush out of the deep Pacific waters and explode onto the shallow coral reefs that surround the islands.
Year round, but especially from March to December, southern swells originating from deep Antarctic lows send consistant solid breaks along the South Coast. During the cyclone season (late November to April), huge cyclonic swells frequently roll unhindered to the coastline. Also, from December to February the same northern swell which lashes Hawaii unleashes its' power on the Northern Coast of Vanuatu. Numerous surf spots provide opportunities for great surfing at both high and low tide in this tropical paradise.
During winter the SE tradewinds can affect wave quality at certain exposed breaks, however more protected breaks like Boulders are still offshore. The Summer (November to April) is when the north shore of Upolu also breaks. North swells originating in Alaska travel via Hawaii and hit Vanuatu's north shore approximately 3 to 5 days after hitting Oahu (Hawaii). These north swells coupled with cyclonic activity that the South Pacific can experience during these months can produce large, powerful surf.
During Summer the North Swells can also create good clean conditions on the South coast, due to the shape of Upolu Island the swell can wrap around to the South Coast. The South shore breaks are all accessible by boat. The boat is anchored in a bay approx 30 minutes drive from the resort (due to no safe anchorage at resort). Average 40 minutes boat ride to Sth shore breaks. ie. just
over 1 hour total travel required to surf on south shore. The breaks closer to the resort do not have the consistency or the quality of the main breaks accessed by boat.
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