Tavewa Island
Tavewa · Tavewa anchorage Yasawa
16°52.50'S 177°21.42'E
Depth
5–12m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m for good holding on sand in 5–12m. Good protection from the trades. Sevusevu required at village. Remote location — set anchor carefully. No VHF monitoring ashore.
About This Anchorage
Tavewa Island is a small, beautiful island in the northern Yasawa Group, positioned just south of the Blue Lagoon (Nanuya Lailai) and 5nm south of Sawa-i-Lau. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the famous Blue Lagoon and cave system at Sawa-i-Lau. The island has a small local community and guesthouse (Otto and Fanny's) that hosts backpackers from the Yasawa Flyer ferry. The anchorage on the south side has good holding in sand with reasonable protection from the NE trades. The surrounding reef and crystal water are exceptional — snorkelling and diving from the island can be done independently. Tavewa is one of the less visited yacht anchorages in the northern Yasawas, which means unspoiled reef and quiet surroundings. The local community is welcoming after proper sevusevu protocol. From Tavewa, the Blue Lagoon and Sawa-i-Lau are both reachable by dinghy.
Protected From
N · NE · NW · E
Exposed To
S · SW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring — sevusevu expected
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Sevusevu mandatory. No anchoring on coral. Remote — self-sufficient required.
Hazards
- !Very remote — 58nm from nearest marina; full self-sufficiency essential
- !Reef passages in northern Yasawas — approach in good daylight only with detailed chart
- !Yasawa Flyer ferry passes daily — create wake; ensure anchor is well set
- !Limited mobile coverage — SSB radio recommended for weather information
Skipper's Tips
- →Tavewa makes an ideal base for day trips by dinghy to Sawa-i-Lau (5nm N) and the Blue Lagoon (3nm N)
- →Otto and Fanny's guesthouse is the local landmark — the owners are experienced at hosting visiting yachts
- →Perform sevusevu at the village before any exploration
- →The reef directly off Tavewa's south beach is excellent — bring all snorkel gear from the boat
- →June and July offer the most settled conditions for this remote northern passage
Facilities
Otto and Fanny's guesthouse may provide meals to visitors by arrangement. No facilities for yachts. Carry all provisions.
Nearest provisions: Musket Cove Resort (58nm S) (58nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
June–September only. Northern Yasawa Islands — plan carefully with full fuel and water reserves.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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