Surf spot

Tupira Mira

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Country: Papua New Guinea
Coordinates: -4.4865, 145.4477

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	ENE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ENE	N	N	SE	N	N	N	ENE	ENE	N	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ENE	N	NNW	NNW	E	ESE	SE	ENE	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	4.3	4.7	4.6	5.1	5	4.3	6.8	6.7	4.6	6.8	6.2	6.1	4	4	6	4.8	4.7	3.9	4.1	4.2	3.8	5.7	6.2	6	4.4	4.2	4.2	4	4	4	4.1	5	4.4	4	4	4	4.7	3.5	3.5	4.6	4.7	4.6	4.9	4.9	4.5	4.7	4.8	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8
Wave energy (kJ)	7	8	7	9	7	6	11	11	6	11	11	11	5	5	8	6	5	5	5	4	4	7	8	7	7	8	5	6	9	9	9	7	13	7	9	8	8	4	3	5	8	10	12	11	14	8	8	10	13	18	10	6	10	10	11	12
Wind speed (km/h)	17.4	18.2	13.7	20.4	16.4	17.7	19.7	15.6	10.9	7.6	2.7	8.4	11.9	8	16.7	15.7	12.4	10.8	4.2	7.2	14	13.2	1.9	12.4	9.5	6.8	3.4	10.4	11.3	9.1	9.7	14.8	10.5	7.6	6.1	4.1	13	9.3	13.4	18.2	17	7.3	9.6	12.3	11.8	14.6	20	18.3	16.4	16.8	13	20.9	24	22.1	19.5	19.1
Wind direction	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSECross-off	SSEGlassy	NOnshore	NOnshore	ENECross-on	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSWGlassy	NOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	SSEGlassy	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	WSWGlassy	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	ENECross-on	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	NEGlassy	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore

Tupira Mira, Papua New Guinea — surf spot description

Tupira Mira is a remote, tropical reef setup on the north coast of Papua New Guinea, known more for its raw, uncrowded feel than for a polished surf scene. It sits in a lush, rugged coastal environment with warm water, palm-fringed shores, and very little development nearby, so the experience is as much about the destination as the wave itself.

What the wave is like

Type: Typically a reef break with powerful tropical-ocean energy.
Wave quality: Can produce fast, hollow, and well-shaped waves when the swell lines up.
Best conditions: Usually needs a solid swell and the right tide/wind combination to work well.
Consistency: Not a highly consistent everyday break; conditions can be highly dependent on season and local weather.

Surf experience

Crowds: Usually very light compared with famous surf destinations.
Atmosphere: Remote, adventurous, and quiet.
Skill level: Best suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially if the reef is shallow or the wave is powerful.

Hazards and considerations

Reef: Expect a shallow reef bottom, which can make wipeouts serious.
Access: Getting there may require local knowledge, boat transport, or travel through remote areas.
Infrastructure: Limited amenities, so planning and self-sufficiency are important.
Weather: Tropical conditions can bring sudden changes, strong sun, and rain.

Why surfers are drawn there

Tupira Mira appeals to surfers looking for a less-traveled, authentic South Pacific surf adventure. If the swell is right, it can deliver quality waves in a beautiful and undeveloped setting.