PG2 Surf Guide

PG2 in - is an exposed beach/Jetty break that only works once in a while. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for sharks.

PG2 Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach/jetty5inconsistent
28.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing PG2:

The best conditions reported for surf at PG2 occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf PG2 (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing PG2 with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 28% of the time in April while 72% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
28%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
72%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
0%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore PG2 Location Map

Interactive PG2 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 closest passenger airport to PG2 is Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Gabon, 4 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to PG2 is Omboue Hopital Airport (OMB), also in Gabon, 113 km (70 miles) away.

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Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 00:34 Local Time
TueWednesday 06
10PM1AM4AM7AM
Wave (m)
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
Period (s) 13 13 13 12
Wind (km/h)
20
20
15
15
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
cross cross-
off

Swell History at PG2

Surf stats for PG2, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at PG2

Wind stats for PG2, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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