Daugo Island - surf spot statistics

Daugo Island in Papua New Guinea experiences a mix of wind swells and ground swells throughout the year, with significant variations in swell consistency and wind conditions. The best time for surfing is generally from April to June, when the swell size is more favorable, averaging around 1.0m to 1.4m. During these months, wind swells dominate, accounting for 87% to 94% of the swell activity, while ground swells remain minimal. Wind conditions also improve slightly in April, with 47% favorable winds—making it the best month overall. May and June still offer decent swell size (1.3m-1.4m), but wind conditions deteriorate slightly, with only 28-40% good wind days. From July to September, the swell remains consistent in height (1.3m-1.4m), but wind conditions worsen, with only 21-27% good wind days, making sessions less reliable. October and November see a slight improvement in wind conditions (38-42% good winds), but swell size decreases (1.1m-0.8m), and the mix of wind and ground swells becomes less predictable. The least favorable period is from December to March, when swell size drops to 0.7m-0.9m, and bad wind conditions dominate (70-87% unfavorable). Ground swells are slightly more present (6-11%) but remain inconsistent. January and February are particularly poor, with only 13-18% good wind days and smaller swells. In summary, April stands out as the peak month for surfing at Daugo Island, offering the best balance of swell size and wind conditions. May and June follow closely with larger swells but slightly less reliable winds. Outside this window, conditions become far less consistent, making early to mid-year the prime time for surfers.

February at Daugo Island offers relatively smaller swell conditions with an average height of 0.8m and a decent period of 7.9s, indicating somewhat soft but surfable waves. The dominant swell direction is from the southeast to south-southeast, with the majority of waves (over 80% of occurrences) falling between 0.5m and 1.5m—ideal for intermediate surfers looking for manageable but fun conditions. The swell is cleanest when coming from the SE/SSE, though some variation from the west and WSW can provide occasional punchier waves when the sets reach the 1.5m+ range. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 13% of days providing ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (typically from the northeast or east). The prevailing winds tend to come from the northwest and north-northwest, often blowing in the 10–30kph range, which can create choppy or less clean waves. Stronger winds are rare but occur occasionally from the NW quadrant, potentially disrupting conditions. Overall, February is a mixed month—smaller and softer waves dominate, but there are windows of cleaner, more surfable conditions when the wind cooperates. It's best suited for relaxed surfing rather than high-performance sessions.