Piccinniny Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Papua-New-Guinea – Kavieng)
| Name: | Piccinniny |
|---|---|
| Type: | point/Wharf |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: E |
Piccinniny in Kavieng is a fairly exposed point/Wharf break that has quite consistent surf The best wind direction is from the east. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the ideal wave direction is from the north. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of sharks,sea snakes,stonefish and rocks.
Overall Piccinniny 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 Piccinniny surf quality by season and Piccinniny surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Piccinniny |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Piccinniny:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Nusa | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Long Long | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Nago | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Edmago | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Rubio | 119 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Piccinniny: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3625 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3636 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3673 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3763 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 4063 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Piccinniny: |
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| Closest tide station | Kavieng, Papua New Guinea | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | 147 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 160 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 208 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Seeadler Harbour, Papua New Guinea | 247 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Piccinniny: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 2309 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 2343 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 2346 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 2351 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2374 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Piccinniny: |
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| Closest city location | Kavieng (Papua New Guinea) | 0 mi |
| Second closest city location | Namatanai (Papua New Guinea) | 136 mi |
| Third closest city location | Rabaul (Papua New Guinea) | 147 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kokopo (Papua New Guinea) | 159 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) | 210 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Piccinniny is Madang Airport (MAG) in Papua New Guinea, which is 627 km (389 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Piccinniny is Nadzab Airport (LAE), also in Papua New Guinea, 632 km (393 miles) away.
