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“Just had 7 days at resort and had a great time.
The surf was small to flat except for the final morning.
Had a surf on all days but 2 (tours).
Even on the smaller days the wave had enough go in it to make the surf fun. The last day was 3-4ft on half tide going out and showed how good it could get.
The reef isn't the sharpest but requires caution. The wave is not long but nice takeoff/barrel and a turn or two possible. This not a glamour break but good enough to keep most happy while on holiday with the missus.”
James from AUSTRALIA - 02 Dec 2013
Hideaway Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.6(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: 1.6(1: Hideaway is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.3(1: Hideaway is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Kadavu Passage. 5: the best break in Kadavu Passage). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Hideaway can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.2(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: 3.5(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: 2.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Hideaway is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.8(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: 4.2(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Hideaway for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.2(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: 2.5(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: 1.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(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: 4.2(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). |
“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.”
Chris from AUSTRALIA - 27 Oct 2011
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