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Long Long surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 +10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Long Long surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Long sea temperature is
29.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Long this week:
The surf forecast for Long Long over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Long in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 1st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 1st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Long over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 13 | N 13 | NNE 13 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 11 | |
137 | 125 | 129 | 73 | 104 | 88 | 91 | 95 | 58 | 120 | 128 | 134 | 141 | 141 | 135 | 112 | 95 | 91 | 110 | 122 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:22PM0.77m | 4:08PM0.80m | 1:34AM1.27m | 1:13PM0.78m | 4:12AM1.38m | 5:09PM0.91m | 4:38AM1.43m | 5:47PM0.97m | 5:08AM1.45m | 6:27PM1.01m | 5:42AM1.45m | 7:10PM1.04m | 4:12AM1.40m | 7:55PM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM0.72m | 2:02AM1.27m | 10:15AM0.59m | 2:26PM0.76m | 7:29PM0.62m | 10:44AM0.55m | 8:05PM0.66m | 11:18AM0.52m | 8:37PM0.73m | 11:58AM0.49m | 9:06PM0.81m | 12:41PM0.48m | 9:30PM0.89m | 4:55AM1.39m | 1:26PM0.48m | 9:48PM0.95m | |||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 12 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 11 |
 kJ | 65 | 64 | 67 | 72 | 104 | 88 | 91 | 95 | 58 | 120 | 128 | 134 | 141 | 141 | 135 | 112 | 95 | 91 | 110 | 122 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | N 13 | NNE 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ENE 9 | NNE 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | N 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ENE 9 | N 12 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 137 | 125 | 129 | 73 | 71 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 47 | 38 | 54 | 33 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 48 | 47 | 73 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NNE 11 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 13 | E 8 | NNE 12 | — | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 40 | 42 | 41 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 38 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 29 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in New Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Long Long Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Long Long provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Long can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Long surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Long Long) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Long Long may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in New Ireland? If you are looking for accommodation near Long Long, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Ireland, consider staying in Kavieng which is 2 km (1 miles) away.
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