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Swimming Pools

Tavarua, Fiji
🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote

Swimming Pools is exactly what the name suggests—a mellow, crystal-clear right-hander near Tavarua that feels like surfing in an aquarium. While Cloudbreak and Restaurants grab the headlines, Swimming Pools offers a more accessible alternative that works for all skill levels. The wave peels predictably over coral reef in water so clear you can watch reef fish below while waiting for sets. For surfers staying at Tavarua or visiting by boat from Denarau, Swimming Pools provides the perfect warm-up session, afternoon decompression, or introduction to Fijian reef surfing.

3-Day Forecast
Today
18
74
Good
0.7m
@18s
9km/h
Thu
19
66
Good
0.6m
@17s
5km/h
Fri
20
30
Poor
0.4m
@16s
4km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
0.7m
SW(218°)
Score: 8/25
Period
18s
Long period groundswell
Score: 23/25
Wind
9km/h
NNE(22°)
Score: 24/25
Weather
27°C
0.9mm100%
Secondary Swell
0.5mWSW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather

Location & Conditions

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Strike Score Breakdown

74
Good
Components
Swell Direction19/25
Swell Size8/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind24/25
Raw Score74/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score74

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (210°)
Direction range
180° - 240°
Size range
0.6m - 2m
Ideal size
1.6m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
NE (45°)
Offshore range
10° - 80°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Boat from Denarau or Tavarua Island.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

April-October SW swell season.

Getting There

Airport
NAN
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$150
Data quality
verified

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