Surfing Life

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

You’d be correct in thinking that a surfing trip to the Solomons will be one heck of an adventure.

The wild and untamed beauty of the Solomons features of over 900 islands. It’s a remote, yet accessible destination with a bunch of uncrowded waves to discover, many of which remain unnamed. It’s regularly touted as one of the final surfing frontiers, and for good reason. Forget all about modern luxuries and instead embrace an intrepid surfing excursion like no other. Visualise tidy seaside bungalows with panoramic views of crystal clear waters, loads of super fresh seafood and endless icy cold Sol Brews. As for the waves, expect to find plenty of secluded reef breaks perfect for sharing with a few mates.

WAVE GUIDE

November to April, is the favoured swell season for the Solomon Islands. Waves average about three to six feet. However, it can get heaps bigger and certain breaks easily handle up to ten-foot waves, pending weather conditions. Fact: the Solomons are blessed with both a north and south swell direction. Also worth noting is that the

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