29th April to 6th of May

Flew into Fiji with a very promising swell forecast. Got to the Island, organised the room and boards set up. Surfed every day, most days a morning and arvo session. Had Namotu from a gutless 2-3ft on the first day to a pretty solid 6-maybe 8ft later in the week. Got Cloud Break at 3-4ft and 4-6ft, both amazing sessions and then scored Restaurants at 3ft the first time to a solid 4ft+ later. All on a SUP except for 4 shorty surfs.

Swimming pools at 3-4ft was the big surprise, I wasn't expecting much from that wave but it definitely produced some really fun waves with 5 in the water. Worth checking if the wind is light.

If you have wife and kids head to Plantation Island, a really nice spot for the family. If you want to party and talk to single girls then maybe stay home and go to ya local. I left the wife at home so all we could do was focus on surfing.

This was the best trip ever (for me) but we were very lucky with the swell and wind

Packed 1989 Toyota "Hiace" taxi...or so the badge said!


Best Iced Coffee I've ever had at Port Denarau while waiting for the ferry.


Getting on the boat for the first surf trip...no wind! (Actually I think this was day 2)


Looking back at Plantation Island resort


Water was warm and crystal clear!


Namotu Lefts


Got some waves with Downwinder.


Was a fun surf and a good introduction for what was to come!


Back to the room for some duty free and then off to the bar


The bar...cos Darren has a bad back he finds it more comfortable if he holds a drink in each hand.


Soko...The best waitress on the island.


The more I drink the more my left eye closes!


Then things start getting weird..she was tough but no match.


Then the magic mud drink...


Tastes really good...yeah right.


Got Swimming Pools real fun again with no wind. Water started moving around
a fair bit and the surfers struggled to stay in position. Meant I got plenty of waves.


Had some lunch and was off for the arvo sesh.


Arvo session at Cloud Break. 4ft, no wind and about 15 guys spread out.
Apparently in the morning there were about 60 guys in the water.


Was probably the funnest surf ever. Got a couple from the point all the way through to almost
the tower. I found out that down the line about 2ft bigger, was much hollower, faster and soooooo good. Spent the rest of the session there with only Daz, me and another guy.


The swell and wind picked up the following day. Cloud Break.