Surf: Sliding Rock is a thick, heavy left that uncoils over a nasty lava platform near the southern tip of the island. Unusually, it is super-exposed to swell, jacking wave heights, yet it can handle plenty of ESE trade wind. Rights work on small W swells, which can close-out the lefts and the rip-torn paddling channel. Rides are pretty long compared to the majority of short sucky ledges but favour high tides. Environment: Absolutely scary at size with exposed reef and gnarly rocks to avoid on entry/exit. Close by is Fagatele Bay Sanctuary Marine Reserve, a hotspot for divers and all nature lovers.