Surfing Long Long: The Complete Guide

Long Long is a reef break located in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, offering a right-hander along Papua New Guinea's coastline. 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. Rated as intermediate difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this reef break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is WNW (290°), with workable conditions from WSW to NNW (250°–330°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Long Long needs a minimum of 0.9m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 3m / 10ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 8 seconds, with 12 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the NE (45°). The full offshore range spans NNE to ENE (20°–70°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at all tides. Optimal tide range is 0.3m–1.5m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Long Long runs November, December, January, February, March, April (Nov–Apr). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

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

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 29°C / 84°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is KVG, just a quick 0-minute drive from the break. A boat is required to reach the lineup, costing approximately $100 USD.

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

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪸 Sharp reef — Shallow reef, booties recommended
🦈 Sharks — Known shark activity
🏝️ Remote — Far from help

Coral reef bottom. Sharks present. Remote location.

Safety Tips:

Wear reef booties to protect your feet from sharp coral and rock
Avoid surfing at dawn/dusk and near river mouths. Surf with a buddy
Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away

Skill Level: This spot is rated intermediate (5/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (1/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Long Long is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*