Natadola Beach Reviews and Ratings
(Viti Levu, Fiji)
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Visitor reviews of Natadola Beach surf break
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“Natadola is a beautiful beach with excellent snorkeling. We go there most weekends. Unfortunately it is being turned into a rubbish dump. The Intercontinental and Yatule resort keep the areas in front of their properties clean and tidy, but the other side of the beach is marred and littered with rubbish dumped under the trees. I assume this is done by locals, as it's not just one or two empty containers left behind by tourists. These are big clumps of household rubbish. This can only harm the tourism industry in the long term. The same mindset can be seen when driving along the local roads (I'm not talking about Denerau or the resorts). Fiji is being turned into a rubbish dump and nobody seems to care, least of all the authorities. Such a pity!”
Christa from FIJI - 27 Jun 2015
Natadola Beach Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(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: 3.0(1: Natadola Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.5(1: Natadola Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Viti Levu. 5: the best break in Viti Levu). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Natadola Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Natadola Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Natadola Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Natadola Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Natadola Beach 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: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Natadola Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.5(1: Camping at Natadola Beach 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: Natadola Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Natadola Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Natadola Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
