Surf spot

Kumars

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Country: Solomon
Coordinates: -7.5716, 158.7821

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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	E	E	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E
Wave period (s)	9.7	11.3	6.4	6.4	9.7	10.6	10.6	10.6	10.7	10.8	10.8	10.6	6	4.3	4.7	5	4.9	5	4.9	5.1	4.8	4.9	5	5.1	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.7	5	5	5	4.9	4.7	4.5	4.2	4.7	4.9	5.2	5.5	5.9	6.3	6.3	6.8	6.9	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.4	7.3	4.5	4.3	5.4	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	51	54	24	26	40	36	32	32	33	33	33	36	19	27	33	38	52	55	50	46	45	48	55	58	66	77	77	69	56	51	41	32	26	21	11	15	12	11	10	12	13	13	16	17	17	17	17	15	12	11	11	12	9	9	16	25
Wind speed (km/h)	1.6	3.5	3.5	3.5	2.2	2.9	3.1	2.6	4	2.3	2.5	6.2	3.3	0.4	1.1	1.1	3.4	3.2	4.1	12.9	14.2	13.4	9.3	7.2	2.5	3.3	9	17.3	15.9	13.7	11.7	8.2	9.8	3.4	5.8	10.1	8	3.2	4.3	2.4	2.2	3.3	4	1.3	3.1	5.6	6.9	5.2	3.6	3.6	5.5	11.8	16.5	16.4	18.3	16.9
Wind direction	SSEGlassy	ESEGlassy	SSEGlassy	ENEGlassy	EGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	EOnshore	EGlassy	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	EGlassy	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	SECross-on	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SGlassy	SEGlassy	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	ESEGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	SGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	NEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSWCross-off	SCross	SSWCross-off	SGlassy	SGlassy	SCross-off	SSECross	SCross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross

Kumars in the Solomon Islands is generally considered a powerful, tropical reef surf spot with a more remote, uncrowded feel than many better-known Pacific breaks.

Typical characteristics - Type: Reef break - Wave quality: Can produce fast, hollow, punchy waves when conditions line up - Best swell: Usually responds best to consistent south to southwest Pacific swells, depending on the reef orientation - Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are best; trade winds can affect quality - Skill level: Often better suited to experienced surfers because reef breaks can be shallow and unforgiving

What to expect - Warm water year-round, so boardshorts or a spring suit are usually enough - Remote setting with a tropical, island backdrop - Less crowded lineup compared with many surf destinations - Potentially challenging access, depending on where you’re staying and local boat transport

Hazards - Sharp reef - Strong currents - Wave power can be deceptive over shallow water - Entry and exit conditions may vary a lot with tide