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Nusa Left (Karanas)

Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
🪸Sharp reef⚠️Shallow🏝️Remote

Nusa Left—also known as Karanas—is Kavieng's premier left-hand wave, a fast barreling tube that jacks out of deep water and immediately pitches over shallow reef. The wave offers a unique setup where you're floating in comfortable depth until suddenly dropping into a heavy, draining barrel that demands quick feet and confidence. Accessed by boat from Kavieng or the legendary Lissenung Island, Nusa Left delivers the goods when west swells hit the New Ireland coast. For surfers seeking uncrowded perfection in one of the world's most remote surf destinations, this is PNG at its finest.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Direction range
240° - 300°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
50° - 130°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low to mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1m
Danger below
0.2m

Water temp

29°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Boat from Kavieng or Lissenung Island.

Getting There

Airport
KVG
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$100

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Nov-Apr season. Reliable barrelling left.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Lissenung Island Resort guide