Surf in
Vanuatu
While in Vanuatu,
You Can Learn to Surf
Surfing is a fun activity and it can be tried by people of
almost any age. Out on the water, you will find surfers ranging
from children to seniors enjoying what waves they are able to
catch. You may hear a number of people claim that there is no surf
in Vanuatu, but that is not true.
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While Vanuatu is not particularly
known as surfing destination, those in the know have found that
Vanuatu and South Pacific in general, offer some good surfing
spots. Overall though waves are more gentle in Vanuatu, unless you
go further out to find good surfing
waves.
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Learn to surf in
Vanuatu
In fact, in all of the South Pacific, Vanuatu has some of the
most powerful and hollow surf, especially if you are able to take a
boat further out into the water. While the waves may not be as wild
the closer they get to the resorts, the small waves provide a
perfect opportunity to learn to surf while you vacation in
Vanuatu.
Surfing spots
For those looking for a little more of a surfing challenge while
in Vanuatu, there are a few less-than-accessible surfing spots, but
it will take a little asking to find out where they are and get a
ride to take you out there. You also need to be prepared to be
patient when it comes to waiting out a wave. Enough surfing happens
in Vanuatu that you can easily find out the latest information in
swell size, wind direction and surf reports while on vacation.
Surfing beginners
The rest of the surfers, like those who have never tried and
those who have just recently begun to surf, will enjoy the gentle
waves in Vanuatu. The waves provide you with enough of a wave to
get you in toward the land, but they will not take advantage of
you. Additionally, there are several instructors, and locals, who
will gladly help you begin to surf, starting with learning the
positions and what to do while out in the water.
If you really enjoy surfing or would like to try something new,
kite surfing is also available at many resorts and beach locations.
If gear is not readily provided or if you are unsure about whether
or not gear will be made available, it is best to be prepared to
bring your own if you have it.
Although one of the most popular islands because it is the
location of the capital, Port Vila, Efate is not the only island
where you can catch a wave in Vanuatu. Many of the islands, ranging
from the four larger ones to several of the smaller ones, are able
to provide surfers a place to go. HotelsCombined.com
offers several accommodations located on the beaches of Vanuatu,
putting you close to all of the surfing action.

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