Tavarua Rights Surf Guide

Tavarua Rights in Mamanucas is an exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Summer in particular tends to be flat. The best wind direction is from the north northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. There is no reef break. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of Cost, rips and rocks.

Tavarua Rights Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef4inconsistent
29.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Tavarua Rights:

The best conditions reported for surf at Tavarua Rights occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Tavarua Rights (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Tavarua Rights with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 41% of the time in March while 50% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 9% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
41%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
50%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
9%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Tavarua Rights Location Map

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Tavarua Rights Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 00:00 Local Time
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Wave (m)
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
Period (s) 10 10 10 10
Wind (km/h)
20
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15
20
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Swell History at Tavarua Rights

Surf stats for Tavarua Rights, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Tavarua Rights

Wind stats for Tavarua Rights, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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