Wilkes Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Fiji – Mamanucas)
Photo credit: Surf Rendezvous Fiji
Surf Break: Wilkes Pass
Photo credit: Surf Rendezvous Fiji
Surf Break: Wilkes Pass
| Name: | Wilkes Pass |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Wilkes Pass in Mamanucas is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Does not handle onshore winds very well Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef. Best around high tide. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Beware of rips and rocks.
Overall Wilkes Pass 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 Wilkes Pass surf quality by season and Wilkes Pass surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Wilkes Pass |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Wilkes Pass:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Namotu Lefts | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Swimming Pools | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Restaurants | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cloudbreak | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Momi Bay | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Wilkes Pass: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2945 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2952 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3160 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3219 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3447 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Wilkes Pass: |
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| Closest tide station | Nandi Waters, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands | 17 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Suva, Suva Harbor, Fiji Islands | 85 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tai Levu, Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands | 93 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ngaloa Harbor, Kandavu Island, Fiji Islands | 108 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Levuka, Ovalau Island, Fiji Islands | 111 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Wilkes Pass: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1482 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1485 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1489 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1495 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1681 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Wilkes Pass: |
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| Closest city location | Nandi (Fiji) | 16 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lautoka (Fiji) | 25 mi |
| Third closest city location | Savusavu (Fiji) | 73 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Suva (Fiji) | 84 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Levuka (Fiji) | 105 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Wilkes Pass is Nadi International (Nandi) Airport (NAN) in Fiji, which is 29 km (18 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Wilkes Pass is Nausori International Airport (SUV), also in Fiji, 148 km (92 miles) away.
