Swimming Pools, Namotu Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Swimming Pools, Namotu Surf Guide
In an area known for heavy, hollow lefts, Swimming Pools is the go-to spot for intermediate regularfoots. Long, symmetrical, and relatively tame, this right-hander peels around a fortuitous bend in the reef, providing perfectly paced, high-performance heaven along with the occasional mellow barrel section.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Everyone is stoked.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Gets busy when its perfect, particularly if there are a lot of regularfoots on the island.
Spot Rating
Fun
An extremely fun, user-friendly, high-performance wave with the potential for barrels.
Shoulder Burn
Light
If your arms give out, its because you've been scoring endless waves.
Water Quality
Clean
As pristine as it gets.
Hazards
Coral reef, sharks, sunburn.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
A short boat ride or long paddle from Namotu island.
Bottom
Relatively shallow coral, but not death-defying.
Best Season
April through September.
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