Forok Point Surf Guide

Forok Point in East Sepik is an exposed point break that has very consistent surf The best wind direction is from the south southwest. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the ideal wave direction is from the north northwest. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rocks.

Forok Point Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point3very consistent
29.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Forok Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Forok Point occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Forok Point (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Forok Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 20% of the time in November while 36% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 44% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
20%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
36%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
44%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Forok Point Location Map

Interactive Forok Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Forok Point is Wewak International Airport (WWK) in Papua New Guinea, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Forok Point is Mount Hagen Airport (HGU), also in Papua New Guinea, 252 km (157 miles) away.

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Forok Point Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 08:49 Local Time
Tuesday 05
7AM10AM1PM4PM
Wave (m)
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
5
5
5
10
Wind State off glass cross-
on
on

Swell History at Forok Point

Surf stats for Forok Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Forok Point

Wind stats for Forok Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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