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“Priceless Preparation”

We recently came across this photostream while browsing Flickr and wanted to showcase the photo/ caption that was included.  This stoked WaterWays traveler wanted to show off the preparation package they received in the mail from WaterWays Travel Specialist Dan Boag...

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Tavarua Season is Here! (Space Available)

Surfline just released a big feature article on Tavarua Island on the epic opening season swell that hit on April 1 & 2 of this month.  We knew something big was taking place that day when we saw the tweet from Namotu Island Resort: @Namotu_Island: Kelly and Taj...

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Tavarua in March (Testimonial)

Well well well another satisfied WaterWays traveler returns from an amazing holiday vacation to Tavarua Island. Well Well Well Sara the surf was insane and the island was epic. I think it was the best holiday I have ever been on. Rodney and Katie

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Airfare Included

WaterWays offers travelers an endless amount of surf resort destinations to choose from around the world.  Most travelers however, do like to be able to book travel packages that include the airfare and lodging together, making it much easier to plan and book a...

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How to get your Surf Photo on the WaterWays Site

Have you taken a surf trip with WaterWays and scored epic surf during your trip?  If you have photos, videos or a story that goes along with you scoring you can send them into us and we will feature it in our "I Scored with WaterWays" testimonial section on the...

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Chicama Swell Alert: 2 Weeks of Consistent Surf!

The surf just doesn't stop at Chicama, Peru.  This could be one of the most consistent periods of surf in a long time with 12 days straight days of very significant surf.  That is so unusual.  Generally a good swell in the Chicama region only lasts 3-4 days.  This...

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Surf Travel Tips

Familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the country to which you are traveling to (get insurance if necessary). Pack any extra items in your board bag (wetsuit, towel, trunks, etc.) that could be used for padding. Respect the locals both in and out of...

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Swell Alert: Chicama Mega Swell Hitting

Another large long period swell from the SSW is expected to hit the coast of Peru and light up the famous left point break Chicama yet again! This swell is looking to peak Monday March 28th through Tuesday the 29th and should see surf heights in the 8 to 13 foot range...

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Swell Alert: Salina Cruz Mexico

There is a swell alert issued for the region of Salina Cruz, Mexico this week.  The South swell season in this area of Mexico is starting now!   April through October is  when the south swells consistently correspond with favorable, or at least workable, wind...

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Surfing in Ireland – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Today the surf report in West Ireland is reporting a moderate long period swell with surf heights in the 16 to 20 ft range and winds from the west-northwest.  Temperatures are in the mid 40's to low 50's and partial sunny weather with a chance of scattered showers....

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Swell Alert: Chicama, Peru

Surfline is predicting a Super SWELL to hit Chicama, the swell will start to fill in on Monday March 21st from the NNW 186° / 4 ft, and then building to what they are calling a "Mega Swell" SW 215° / 12 ft. Make your reservation now, you can't miss the beginning of...

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Tavarua Swell Alert

Tavarua Swell Alert!  The WaterWays team has been tracking a large southwest swell in the 5 to 10 ft surf height range expected to hit Tavarua Island from March 20th - 23rd.  There are a few spaces remaining for Mar 19/26, departing Los Angeles the night of March...

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“Ed Scored” at Namotu Left

WaterWays' traveler Ed McKenna doing what comes natural, using his rail on a smooth bottom turn at Namotu Left during his Feb 26 - Mar 5, 2011 surf trip with WaterWays.

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Macaronis Resort Rebuilding

On Monday, October 25, 2010 at 09:42:22 pm a 7.7 earthquake struck the Kepulauan Mentawai region of Indonesia causing a massive tsunami.  This tsunami wiped out the water front villa accommodation at the Macaronis Surf Resort. Fortunately everybody at Macaronis...

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2 Spots Left at Telo Island Lodge

The Telo Island Lodge is located southeast of Nias and north of the Mentawais on the island of Sibranun in the group of 51 islands which are home to some remarkably under hyped surf.  The lodge was built in 2006 and we consider it as the tropical equivalent of a fly...

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