Restaurants (Namotu)
Fiji · Pacific Islands
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.6m S
Wind: 12 km/h SE (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: SSW
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:43Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 30°C water.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 11s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 30°C.
AI-generated summary for Restaurants (Namotu). Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Restaurants (Namotu)
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 17). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Restaurants (Namotu).
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Restaurants (Namotu)
Restaurants is a flawlessly mechanical, left-hand reef break situated off Tavarua Island in Fiji. The underlying bathymetry consists of an exceptionally shallow, live coral reef shelf that tapers precisely along the edge of the island. As south-westerly groundswells approach from the deep ocean, they refract abruptly upon hitting this jagged limestone structure, forcing the wave to pitch top-to-bottom instantly. This severe energy displacement creates an incredibly fast, cylindrical barrel that reels with machine-like consistency. A south-easterly trade wind blows directly offshore, actively retarding the lip and ensuring the tube remains wide open. Due to the extreme proximity of the razor-sharp coral-often mere centimetres below the water surface-the margin for error is virtually non-existent. Any miscalculation during the steep, high-velocity drop results in severe physical consequence. Consequently, Restaurants is universally classified as an expert-only domain, demanding split-second reflex capabilities, precise spatial positioning, and immense technical proficiency in riding extended tube sections.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Restaurants (Namotu). The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Restaurants (Namotu)?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.