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Access
If you stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse it's about a 20 minute walk down the road to Tunkahi village. Then walk down the track till you get to the water edge. Then just paddle out the pass in the reef.
English (Translate this text in English): If you stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse it's about a 20 minute walk down the road to Tunkahi village. Then walk down the track till you get to the water edge. Then just paddle out the pass in the reef.
English (Translate this text in English): If you stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse it's about a 20 minute walk down the road to Tunkahi village. Then walk down the track till you get to the water edge. Then just paddle out the pass in the reef.
English (Translate this text in English): If you stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse it's about a 20 minute walk down the road to Tunkahi village. Then walk down the track till you get to the water edge. Then just paddle out the pass in the reef.
DistanceSurf trip
WalkGood walk (15-30 mn)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Private access
Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to Don't know
Best tide positionDon't know
Best tide movementDon't know
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Depending on the swell direction you will either Lefts or rights or even both. It does get very shallow and expect to meet the reef, but the wave is a fast barreling wave that is heaps of fun.
English (Translate this text in English): Depending on the swell direction you will either Lefts or rights or even both. It does get very shallow and expect to meet the reef, but the wave is a fast barreling wave that is heaps of fun.
English (Translate this text in English): Depending on the swell direction you will either Lefts or rights or even both. It does get very shallow and expect to meet the reef, but the wave is a fast barreling wave that is heaps of fun.
English (Translate this text in English): Depending on the swell direction you will either Lefts or rights or even both. It does get very shallow and expect to meet the reef, but the wave is a fast barreling wave that is heaps of fun.
Atmosphere
You will need to stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse and have permission from the village to surf here. If you talk to Toro Havini at Bougainville Adventure Tours he will organize your accommodation, food and guides who will gain permission to surf here and at other spots.
English (Translate this text in English): You will need to stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse and have permission from the village to surf here. If you talk to Toro Havini at Bougainville Adventure Tours he will organize your accommodation, food and guides who will gain permission to surf here and at other spots.
English (Translate this text in English): You will need to stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse and have permission from the village to surf here. If you talk to Toro Havini at Bougainville Adventure Tours he will organize your accommodation, food and guides who will gain permission to surf here and at other spots.
English (Translate this text in English): You will need to stay at the Cape Hanpan Guesthouse and have permission from the village to surf here. If you talk to Toro Havini at Bougainville Adventure Tours he will organize your accommodation, food and guides who will gain permission to surf here and at other spots.
General
AROB or Autonomous Region of Bougainville is one of the last surfing frontiers left on the planet. There is huge potential for exploration of virgin breaks all over the region. Due to its location you will find surfable waves somewhere in the region anytime of year. Not to mention world class diving, amazing fishing and the clearest, warmest water on the earth. The people who live here are friendly, happy people who look after you always and will ensure you have a comfortable and traditional experience for surfers who are after a little more adventure. Take all the gear you would need for a surfari as this place is truly remote.
English (Translate this text in English): AROB or Autonomous Region of Bougainville is one of the last surfing frontiers left on the planet. There is huge potential for exploration of virgin breaks all over the region. Due to its location you will find surfable waves somewhere in the region anytime of year. Not to mention world class diving, amazing fishing and the clearest, warmest water on the earth. The people who live here are friendly, happy people who look after you always and will ensure you have a comfortable and traditional experience for surfers who are after a little more adventure. Take all the gear you would need for a surfari as this place is truly remote.
English (Translate this text in English): AROB or Autonomous Region of Bougainville is one of the last surfing frontiers left on the planet. There is huge potential for exploration of virgin breaks all over the region. Due to its location you will find surfable waves somewhere in the region anytime of year. Not to mention world class diving, amazing fishing and the clearest, warmest water on the earth. The people who live here are friendly, happy people who look after you always and will ensure you have a comfortable and traditional experience for surfers who are after a little more adventure. Take all the gear you would need for a surfari as this place is truly remote.
English (Translate this text in English): AROB or Autonomous Region of Bougainville is one of the last surfing frontiers left on the planet. There is huge potential for exploration of virgin breaks all over the region. Due to its location you will find surfable waves somewhere in the region anytime of year. Not to mention world class diving, amazing fishing and the clearest, warmest water on the earth. The people who live here are friendly, happy people who look after you always and will ensure you have a comfortable and traditional experience for surfers who are after a little more adventure. Take all the gear you would need for a surfari as this place is truly remote.
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