Surfing

As a surf destination Papua New Guinea is relatively new to surfing enthusiasts and offers surfable waves year round. You might be surprised to find that breaks here are just as challenging and exhilarating as in any other location. The key factor that sets the PNG surfing experience apart from the rest of the world is the uncrowded waves where a nationally recognised surf management plan maintains sustainable quotas to avoid surfer overcrowding. The SMP also provides recognition of customary and traditional rights, marine conservation and the growth of community development initiatives.

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The PNG northern coastline and outer lying island provinces have unlimited surfing potential from October to April during the monsoon seasons and thousands of kilometres of coastline just waiting to be explored. Located just south of the Equator, PNG enjoys warm waters and consistent waves in it’s premier surf destinations of Vanimo, Madang, New Ireland and the newest surfing frontier in Bougainville. A good wave can also be found around Manus Island and the Wewak Islands.

The southern coast of the PNG mainland is active from June to September with waves ranging from 1 to 2 metres. A surf can be enjoyed 10 minutes from Port Moresby at Sero Cove, 100 km to the east of Port Moresby at Hula Beach and along the southern coastline all the way to Milne Bay Province.