Surf spot

Tunkahi

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Country: Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: -5.0054, 154.6061

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	5.2	5	5	5	5	5	4.2	4.2	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.3	4.4	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.6	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.4	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.3	4.4	5	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	23	22	20	16	16	19	18	17	17	18	21	19	19	18	18	20	18	18	16	14	14	13	15	32	34	35	37	36	34	33	31	30	29	25	25	24	20	20	12	8	12	11	9	12	10	10	11	10	14	15	14	13	15	13	12	12
Wind speed (km/h)	35.9	37.5	35.6	37.4	39.3	37.7	33.3	30	27	32.3	30.6	16.6	16.4	14.8	19.9	11.1	7.8	8.8	6.4	9.2	19.7	23.5	12	7.3	15.6	24.9	20.7	17.5	8.7	9.7	12.8	2.8	22.8	33.3	22.3	20.6	25	10.4	26.6	32.9	30.6	34.4	32.9	28.1	36.8	36.8	39.6	37.4	39.2	41.6	41.8	34.6	42.2	44.6	28.1	33.2
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Tunkahi, Papua New Guinea is a little-known tropical surf spot with the kind of remote, uncrowded feel that many surfers dream about. Papua New Guinea’s coastline is rugged, jungle-fringed, and lightly developed, so waves in places like Tunkahi are often accessed through local knowledge, boat travel, or a mix of road and coastal logistics depending on the season and exact location.

What it’s like

Setting: Remote tropical coastline, often with lush green backdrops, reef or point-style surf potential depending on the break.
Crowds: Usually very light compared with mainstream surf destinations.
Vibe: Adventure-focused, raw, and off-grid.

Wave characteristics

Because Tunkahi is not a widely documented mainstream surf destination, specifics can vary, but spots in Papua New Guinea commonly offer: - Powerful reef breaks - Point-style waves that can run for a long distance - Warm water year-round - Best surf during swell seasons when Pacific systems send energy into the region

Conditions and considerations

Reef hazards: Many PNG surf spots break over shallow coral or rock, so reef awareness is important.
Access: Often challenging; local guides or boat support can be very helpful.
Weather: Tropical weather can mean sudden rain, wind shifts, and humidity.
Amenities: Limited compared with established surf towns.

Best suited for

Experienced surfers
Travelers comfortable with remote destinations
Surfers seeking uncrowded, high-adventure sessions