Lavata Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Solomon-Islands – New Georgia)
| Name: | Lavata |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | rarely breaks |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Lavata in New Georgia is a sheltered reef break. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the east southeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. A left hand reef break. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of coral.
Overall Lavata Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Lavata surf quality by season and Lavata surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Lavata |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lavata:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kundu Kundu | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Mbirimbiri | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Skull Island | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Despretes | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Coves | 19 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lavata: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3440 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3509 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3542 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3554 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3965 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lavata: |
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| Closest tide station | Nususonga, Solomon Islands | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Blackett Strait, Solomon Islands | 16 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Gizo Anchorage, Solomon Islands | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lolomo Passage, Solomon Islands | 34 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Viru, Solomon Islands | 38 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lavata: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 1983 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 2017 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 2020 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 2025 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2067 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lavata: |
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| Closest city location | Au (Solomon Islands) | 20 mi |
| Second closest city location | Gizo (Solomon Islands) | 30 mi |
| Third closest city location | Buala (Solomon Islands) | 163 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kieta (Papua New Guinea) | 184 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Arawa (Papua New Guinea) | 187 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Lavata is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Papua New Guinea, which is 1105 km (686 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Lavata is Nadzab Airport (LAE), also in Papua New Guinea, 1174 km (729 miles) away.
