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About

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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Access

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

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