Frigates Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Fiji – Kadavu Passage)
| Name: | Frigates |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Frigates in Kadavu Passage is an exposed point break that has reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the east. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest.There is a left hand point break here. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Overall Frigates Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Frigates surf quality by season and Frigates surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Frigates:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Serua Rights | 14 mi |
| Second closest break | Waidroka | 14 mi |
| Third closest break | Pipes | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Vunaniu | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Uatotoka | 21 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Frigates: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2947 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2961 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3175 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3234 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3452 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Frigates: |
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| Closest tide station | Suva, Suva Harbor, Fiji Islands | 35 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ngaloa Harbor, Kandavu Island, Fiji Islands | 44 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Nandi Waters, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands | 62 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tai Levu, Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 68 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Levuka, Ovalau Island, Fiji Islands | 77 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Frigates: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1443 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1446 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1449 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1460 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1646 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Frigates: |
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| Closest city location | Suva (Fiji) | 35 mi |
| Second closest city location | Nandi (Fiji) | 60 mi |
| Third closest city location | Savusavu (Fiji) | 64 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lautoka (Fiji) | 69 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Levuka (Fiji) | 74 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Frigates is Nausori International Airport (SUV) in Fiji, which is 74 km (46 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Frigates is Nadi International (Nandi) Airport (NAN), also in Fiji, 99 km (61 miles) away.
