Tunkahi
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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.
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.
Additional Info:
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.
Location
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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.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.46 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |