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Kiribati

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 3° 51.485' N
Longitude: 159° 21.875' W

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Access

Fanning island is one of the Line Islands in Kiribati. It is south of Hawai'i. You can get there by boat or by plane. But planes often stops at Christmas Island and then you can wait in any motel in Christmas for a government ship named Te Betiraoi or a sailboat S/V Tuaraoi. S/V Tuaraoi is owned by Chuck Corbett and it is for charter only.

DistanceIn the city

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Don't know

Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat

Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityNormal

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyRegular

Wave

TypePoint-break

DirectionLeft

BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand

PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun, Slab

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionWest

Good wind directionEast, NorthEast

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Best tide positionHigh tide only

Best tide movementRising and falling tides

More details

Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdFew surfers

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Additional Information

The spot is right on the right side of English Channel. There are no cars on the island except 3 trucks, but you don't need to take a ride from the wharf to the spot. You can feel free to take a walk with fresh air and environment.

Atmosphere

https://www.fanningislandsurf.com/

General

This spot is the best in Fanning!!

Author: Taumoa Bateriki Contributors (4)