Nokandui a.k.a Kandui Left is the best wave on the planet earth!It is one of the fastest, down the line, left-hand barrels in the world, and is said to be the best wave on the planet by any, and all top proffessional who have surfed it at it's best, and catches a set wave from the peak, all the way to the channel. Nokandui is an obscenely hollow wave with your only option for survival being tucked inside its enormous, gaping jaws. Unless you're comfortable pumping inside the barrel the best you can hope for is to find the right line, exert a little extra front foot pressure, and hold on. Most of the waves will simply outrace you; however, the thrill of charging through the longest barrel possible is more than worth the effort. If the conditions are right it is possible to make 100% of the waves.
Our Advice: The bigger it gets, the easier it gets. Don't surf here when it's too small unless you like to get cut up on the reef. The only good advice we can offer is to be go fast or go home, don't even think about going for a turn - why would you?
Recommended Board: Use a slightly bigger board than normal to get the necessary speed.
Zone: Playgrounds
Overall Rating : 10/10
Best Size: 5-12 ft
Consistency: 5/10
Difficulty: 10/10
Bottom: Coral Reef
Reef Factor: 9/10
Length of Ride: 0 - 700 yards
Ability Level: Advanced - Expert
Swell Direction: South-West
Best Wind: None or East South East
Best Tide: Medium High- High
Video/Photo Access: Excellent, but a bit far away fromthe beach angle if you don't have a good zoom.
Shore Access: Easy: but requires 10 minute trek from the drop off spot to the point.
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