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🇫🇯 Nananu-i-Ra

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Best directionSW
Wind speed18–28kt
SeasonApr – Nov
Skill levelAll levels
WaterFlat, reef-sheltered
Ridden forKitesurfing

A small island off Viti Levu's north coast where wind funnels and accelerates between Fiji's two main islands — genuinely stronger, more consistent trade wind than anywhere else in the country, with a dedicated kite resort and buttery-smooth water behind the reef.

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Getting thereFly into Nadi (NAN) and drive 2.5 hours along Kings Road north to Ellington Wharf near Rakiraki. A pre-arranged 15-minute water taxi crosses to Nananu-i-Ra…
HazardsThe launch at Safari Lodge/Kite Fiji has shallow coral reef and sharp bommies that can easily damage fins or foils. Be extremely careful at low tide when the…
Best time of dayLate morning through afternoon, as trade winds blow reliably side-shore from mid-morning until dusk. High tide is the safest…
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