Logs Surf Guide

Logs in Sandaun is an exposed reef/Jetty break that has fairly consistent surf The best wind direction is from the south. Usually gets local windswells, but groundswells do happen and the best wave direction is from the north northwest. There is a right breaking reef. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Rocks are a hazard.

Logs Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef/jetty3fairly consistent
29.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Logs:

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

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

octoberBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Logs with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring  and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 34% of the time in October while 40% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 26% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
34%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
40%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
26%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Logs Location Map

Interactive Logs 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 Logs is Sentani (Jayapura) Airport (DJJ) in Indonesia, which is 87 km (54 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Logs is Wewak International Airport (WWK) in Papua New Guinea, 282 km (175 miles) away.

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Logs Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 23:37 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
Period (s) 9 10 10 10
Wind (km/h)
5
5
0
0
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Swell History at Logs

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

Wind History at Logs

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


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