Maqai
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An amazing surfing experience is offered directly out front of Maqai Beach Resort. Staying at Maqai you cant get any closer to the waves they are directly offshore – no long boat rides to cut into your surf time – a 5 minute boat ride will have you surfing Maqai.
The reefs in front of Maqai are a surfer’s dream come true. Crowds are non-existent with warm water, lefts and rights. There are 5 awesome surf breaks located close to the beach ranging from world-class barrels to playful learner waves.
The right hander known as Maqai is the most consistent of the waves peeling up to 300metres. This wave peels in 3 sections, a hollow barrel up the reef to mid section , a more mellow wave in the middle and a fun wave for intermediates on the end section.
The left hander is a fun playful wave suitable for intermediate surfers.
When its overhead the Maqai left starts to break this is a wave for experienced surfers delivering perfect barrels.
The best surf season is October – May when the winds are up from the north.
Location
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Located 1500 metre off shore from Maqai Beach Resort Qamea Island Taveuni Fiji . Access is by short boat ride from Maqai Eco Resort.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
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