Surf spots in Kavieng

3 spots within 7 km of Kavieng: 3 reef breaks.

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Best spots today in Kavieng

A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

• Nago · reef break, advanced, best on NW/N swell with S/SE wind, low tide. One of the better reef breaks in the Kavieng area, working on north-west swell with a southerly wind at low tide.
• Kavieng Rights · reef break, intermediate, best on NE/NNE swell with SSE/S wind, all tides. Exposed right-hand reef near Kavieng on New Ireland that picks up north-east swell and is usually uncrowded.
• Edmago · reef break, advanced, best on NW/N swell with S/SE wind, mid tide. Reef with a left and a better right south of Kavieng that breaks on north-west swell. It is reached by boat and rarely busy.

When to surf in Kavieng

Best months for intermediate surfers: March. The water goes from about 30 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest).

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Kavieng?

The best-known are Nago, Kavieng Rights, Edmago. In all, 3 spots lie within 7 km: 3 reef breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Kavieng?

Kavieng is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.

When is the best time to surf in Kavieng?

For intermediate surfers March.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Kavieng?

The sea goes from about 30 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest).