Frigates Pass is a world-class open ocean left-hander that ramps up in the middle of a coral reef 22km out to sea from Fiji. This lefthander dishes up textbook left hand barrels as it warps and refracts around this “L” shaped reef. It’s only for more experienced surfers due to the shallow nature of the reef and the fact that you’re quite some distance from the nearest hospital should it all go horribly wrong. But don’t let put you off, this is usually a fun wave at a tropical paradise, well worthy of a trip at some point in your surfing career. .Often referred to as the “Cloudbreak” of the coral coast. Smaller days offer long playful walls and the occasional barrel, while bigger days see fast and hollow waves that completely wrap around the reef. Expect hollow and very heavy left-hand freight trains when the swell gets over 6 ft.
What are the best surf conditions for Frigates Pass?
Gets good between waist high and triple overhead plus. We recommend riding a shortboard when smaller and a step up as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced level surfers. The surf here is somewhat consistent (5/10) and will be uncrowded (3/10). The best winds are from the East or Southeast. The best swells are from the South and Southwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini all year. Water temperatures stick between 27 and 24. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
