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Access
From Kokopo, take a water taxi ride heading E to the SE corner, far corner of Kerawara Island, Duke of York Islands, about a 25 mins boat ride from Kokopo. If in your own tender the pass is wide open to and anchor inside passed the pole that indicates very shallow area on the inside of reef of the beach once you come in. Some villages do also have accommodation options like home stays, camping(own tent) etc. just ask locals.
English (Translate this text in English): From Kokopo, take a water taxi ride heading E to the SE corner, far corner of Kerawara Island, Duke of York Islands, about a 25 mins boat ride from Kokopo. If in your own tender the pass is wide open to and anchor inside passed the pole that indicates very shallow area on the inside of reef of the beach once you come in. Some villages do also have accommodation options like home stays, camping(own tent) etc. just ask locals.
English (Translate this text in English): From Kokopo, take a water taxi ride heading E to the SE corner, far corner of Kerawara Island, Duke of York Islands, about a 25 mins boat ride from Kokopo. If in your own tender the pass is wide open to and anchor inside passed the pole that indicates very shallow area on the inside of reef of the beach once you come in. Some villages do also have accommodation options like home stays, camping(own tent) etc. just ask locals.
English (Translate this text in English): From Kokopo, take a water taxi ride heading E to the SE corner, far corner of Kerawara Island, Duke of York Islands, about a 25 mins boat ride from Kokopo. If in your own tender the pass is wide open to and anchor inside passed the pole that indicates very shallow area on the inside of reef of the beach once you come in. Some villages do also have accommodation options like home stays, camping(own tent) etc. just ask locals.
DistanceSurf trip
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessBy boat only
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Kerawara Island Right
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerFun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Local village needs to give permission, speak to locals and ask for Council Warden. You may be asked for some money, best is to bring bottle of Coffee and bag of rice.
English (Translate this text in English): Local village needs to give permission, speak to locals and ask for Council Warden. You may be asked for some money, best is to bring bottle of Coffee and bag of rice.
English (Translate this text in English): Local village needs to give permission, speak to locals and ask for Council Warden. You may be asked for some money, best is to bring bottle of Coffee and bag of rice.
English (Translate this text in English): Local village needs to give permission, speak to locals and ask for Council Warden. You may be asked for some money, best is to bring bottle of Coffee and bag of rice.
Atmosphere
Very chilled no locals, wave breaks over coral reef of the SE point of Kerawara Island with a reef pass and another potential wave to the left side of pass. Crystal clear warm water.
English (Translate this text in English): Very chilled no locals, wave breaks over coral reef of the SE point of Kerawara Island with a reef pass and another potential wave to the left side of pass. Crystal clear warm water.
English (Translate this text in English): Very chilled no locals, wave breaks over coral reef of the SE point of Kerawara Island with a reef pass and another potential wave to the left side of pass. Crystal clear warm water.
English (Translate this text in English): Very chilled no locals, wave breaks over coral reef of the SE point of Kerawara Island with a reef pass and another potential wave to the left side of pass. Crystal clear warm water.
General
Fun wave for the area, did not see on a big day but the setup is a good right hand that on its day could be regional class wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Fun wave for the area, did not see on a big day but the setup is a good right hand that on its day could be regional class wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Fun wave for the area, did not see on a big day but the setup is a good right hand that on its day could be regional class wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Fun wave for the area, did not see on a big day but the setup is a good right hand that on its day could be regional class wave.
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