Makuti Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Solomon-Islands – New Georgia)
| Name: | Makuti |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Makuti in New Georgia is an exposed reef break that is often working. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A reef breaks left. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of coral.
Overall Makuti 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 Makuti surf quality by season and Makuti surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Makuti |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Makuti:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Titiana | 10 mi |
| Second closest break | Pailongge | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | Despretes | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Skull Island | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mbirimbiri | 21 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Makuti: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3447 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3515 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3551 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3559 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3972 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Makuti: |
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| Closest tide station | Gizo Anchorage, Solomon Islands | 8 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Blackett Strait, Solomon Islands | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Nususonga, Solomon Islands | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lolomo Passage, Solomon Islands | 50 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Viru, Solomon Islands | 60 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Makuti: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 1992 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 2025 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 2029 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 2034 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2075 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Makuti: |
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| Closest city location | Gizo (Solomon Islands) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Au (Solomon Islands) | 39 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kieta (Papua New Guinea) | 162 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Arawa (Papua New Guinea) | 165 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Panguna (Papua New Guinea) | 165 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Makuti is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Papua New Guinea, which is 1080 km (671 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Makuti is Nadzab Airport (LAE), also in Papua New Guinea, 1142 km (709 miles) away.
