Hideaway Reviews and Ratings
(Fiji – Kadavu Passage)
Visitor reviews of Hideaway surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
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October 27, 2011
Chris from Australia
Just spent 10 days at Hideaway Resort. Been there before and had it good. This time no surf at all, howling south-easterlies 30 knots all day, every day. Southerly swell bumped up on Fri 21st Oct, probably 6-8ft but real strong cross-shore wind. Paddled out twice early morn on smaller days, but wind up by 7am - waste of time. Can definitely only surf if either side of high tide. Really disappointed.
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Hideaway Ratings
Based on 4 votes. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.2
(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).
Consistency of surf: 1.8
(1: Hideaway is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional rating: 1.0
(1: Hideaway is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Fiji - Kadavu Passage. 5: the best break in Fiji - Kadavu Passage).
Difficulty level: 3.8
(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore wind: 1.7
(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Hideaway can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).
Other options: 2.7
(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Hideaway, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Wind and kite surfing: 4.3
(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Hideaway are often excellent).
Water quality: 4.8
(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 2.2
(1: Often too crowded. 5: Hideaway is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 3.5
(1: Getting to Hideaway requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
Scenery: 4.0
(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
Local attitude: 2.3
(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
Accommodation: 4.7
(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Hideaway for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
Camping: 1.0
(1: Camping at Hideaway is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
Entertainment: 2.0
(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Hideaway is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
Equipment and repairs: 1.3
(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
Eating: 3.7
(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Hideaway, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
Drinking: 4.0
(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Hideaway where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).
Based on 4 votes. Vote
