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Long Long

Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
🪸Sharp reef🦈Sharks🏝️Remote

Long Long is named for exactly what it delivers—an exceptionally long right-hand wave that can wall up for 200 to 500 meters when strong west-northwest swells push into the Kavieng pass. Often compared to Bells Beach for its mellow, walling character, Long Long rolls in from deep water over submerged reef, offering generous open faces perfect for drawn-out carves and longboard lines. The catch is consistency—it needs a strong swell to break and when it does, it rewards patient surfers with one of the longest rides in Papua New Guinea. Located just 2km from Nago Island, it completes the Kavieng reef pass lineup.

Long Long surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Sun20
0
Poor
0.6m@6s
17km/h
Mon21
0
Poor
0.6m@8s
15km/h
Tue22
10
Poor
0.7m@12s
16km/h
Wed23
15
Poor
0.7m@12s
14km/h
Thu24
4
Poor
0.6m@10s
14km/h
Fri25
0
Poor
0.5m@9s
15km/h
Sat26
0
Poor
0.5m@6s
14km/h
Sun27
0
Poor
0.5m@6s
12km/h
Mon28
15
Poor
0.4m@12s
11km/h
Tue29
15
Poor
0.4m@12s
10km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 18 km/h · PM 14 km/h
Swell
0.6m
SE(146°)
Score: 2/25
Period
6s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
17km/h
SSE(164°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm71%
First light 5:17amSunrise 5:47amSunset 5:53pmLast light 6:23pm
Windswell0.3m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 11:42am–6:23pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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2m1.0
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19g36
18g45
17g42
15g39
14g31
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13g31
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tidem
8:06am0.0m
4:30pm0.7m
8:30pm0.6m
8:18am0.0m
4:30pm0.6m
8:20am0.0m
3:50pm0.6m
8:20am0.0m
3:42pm0.5m
7:10pm0.4m
1:00am0.7m
8:15am0.0m
3:06pm0.6m
7:42pm0.4m
1:20am0.7m
8:30am0.1m
2:54pm0.6m
8:10pm0.3m
1:50am0.7m
8:30am0.1m
2:47pm0.7m
8:42pm0.2m
2:30am0.6m
8:37am0.1m
2:52pm0.8m
9:30pm0.2m
2:54am0.6m
8:20am0.2m
3:04pm0.8m
10:06pm0.2m
3:18am0.4m
8:00am0.2m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

8:06 am
Low tide - 0.01m
4:30 pm
High tide - 0.66m
8:30 pm
Low tide - 0.60m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

0
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score5/100
Adjustments
Wind History-1
🌊💨 Windswell-3
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-15
📉 Undersized Swell-11
⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+9
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score0/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score0
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (290°)
Direction range
250° - 330°
Size range
0.9m - 3m
Ideal size
1.8m - 2.5m
Height multiplier
1.03×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
NE (45°)
Offshore range
20° - 70°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

29°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Boat from Nusa Island Retreat or Kavieng. 2km from Nago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Long Long?

The Long Long profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Long Long?

The Long Long profile uses wind from NE (45°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 20° to 70°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Long Long?

The Long Long scoring profile favors swell from WNW (250° to 330°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 3m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Long Long?

The main season at Long Long is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Nov-Apr. Needs strong W-NW swell to break. Low consistency.

How do I get to Long Long?

The spot profile lists KVG as a nearby airport. A boat transfer is also required. The profile estimates $100 USD; confirm the current price and departure point with an operator. Boat from Nusa Island Retreat or Kavieng. 2km from Nago.

What kind of wave is Long Long?

Long Long is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

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

Nov-Apr. Needs strong W-NW swell to break. Low consistency.

Getting There

Airport
KVG
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$100
Data quality
verified

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