Head south from Nadi on the main highway to Suva. A few kilometres after you pass the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park visitors centre, turn right just after the railway bridge. Stay on the dirt track that leads to Club Masa surf resort at the end of the track.The gate is closed at the village which leads to Club Masa. You must walk about a k to Club Masa and a further 500m to the beach. You have to pay the local villagers 2 or 3 dollars to park. Club Masa is without power and run down, the owner has not paid the Village its promised commission hense that closure of the gate - so the locals say. You can still stay at Club Masa for about 22 dollars per night including food.
Sigatoka Beach is the foreshore for the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, the only proper sand dunes on Viti Levu and of important historical and cultural significance. NO LITTERING OR RUBBISH IS TO BE LEFT ON THE BEACH! It is open to all westerly swells from deep water close offshore. When you get there through the maze of dirt tracks, park at Club Masa. They generally ask for a $1 fee, but payment in mangoes are accepted as they do not grow well in the sand. The rivermouth is predominantly a challenging left hander with rights into the Sigatoka River on higher tides and during the rainy season. The river mouth Brak is awesome. the beach brak is best in the morning - early - once the wind comes up it is ugly.
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Atmosphere
This place is great, as it offers for all skill levels. It can be a placid wave on smaller swells and be extremely challenging on the larger swells when the wave starts breaking at the reef and peels left across the rivermouth for over 300m. A welcome relief from reef weary surfers wanting just to have fun. After a surf, kick back with the local crew at Club Masa for a few brews or kava.
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Sigatoka and the Boys
I got back from Fiji yesterday. i stayed at the Warwick and was becoming a little disillusioned about surfing until I met Sam, Paul's brother, who works at the Warwick. Sam and Paul arranged my transport and hooked me up for a surf at Sigatoka and a few reef breaks. At first it all seemed a bit dodgy but the boys came through and when I arrived at the Sigatoka beach I was greeted with 4-5 foot barrelling bombs. The problem however was hooking into them as we surfed the river mouth and there is a lot - and I mean allot of water moving about. On top of that its murky, its brown and there are sharks. One even jumped out of the water after our session just to say hello. The boys assured me they dont bite until I saw Pauls arm, but I reasoned that his attack reduced my chances of being biten! When its big this spot is challenging as any as the currents are a bitch. The water coming out of the mouth moves at about 10 - 15 knots creating whirlpools and undertows. At one stage I jumped too far into the channel and was sucked under with my board but thankfully came back up! Local knowledge pays and the boys are full of it. Stick with em and youll be fine but know your limits. The wave is long and powerful and is good as any reef break with barrelling sections. There's also plenty of options as its a long beach. Re the comments on the site about the state of Club Masa, they dont hold themselves out to be a five star resort so dont expect it!? I guarantee you however that the boys will show you a good time, some adventure, and a trip to remember. Thanks guys and all the best!
comment by Anonymous, 2007-03-04 08:51:17
The Gorgeous Kulukulu Sigatoka Sandhills
Growing up there was the best thing the sandhills,the reef right across the inlet,the tropical weather,the surf and the friendiest people also the delicious sea foods.Thats a place I could return to over and over again.Cheers to Paul,Thomas,Isoa good buddies.Love RosemarySydney Australia
comment by anonymous, 2006-11-03 22:58:51
From the owners of club masa
There is a movie being shot at Club Masa from late September to November 4th.Movie is called Straight Edge.We hope everyone enjoys the place and waves. we are still in the process of trying to get a road to our property.
comment by Nick, 2008-03-11 03:02:49