Nago - surf spot statistics

Nago, Papua New Guinea, offers surfable conditions year-round, but the best months for surfers are from October to March when ground swell dominates and wave consistency is higher. During this period, the mean swell size ranges from 0.7m to 1.0m, with ground swell percentage peaking at 55-56% in December and January. Wind conditions are less favorable, with good wind days averaging only 26-39% from November to March, but the swell quality compensates for the often onshore or cross-shore winds. The worst months are from May to September, when no-swell days increase significantly (34-48%), ground swell drops below 20%, and mean swell size decreases to 0.5-0.6m. Wind conditions deteriorate further in these months, with bad wind probabilities exceeding 77%. April and November are transition months, offering a mix of ground and wind swells, but November stands out as a better option due to higher ground swell influence (48%) and slightly improved wind conditions (39% good winds). For consistent, quality waves with manageable wind interference, target December through February, accepting that wind conditions may not be perfect but swell reliability is strongest. The summer months also bring larger waves compared to the rest of the year, making them the prime surf season despite the higher likelihood of unfavorable winds.

In April, Nago in Papua New Guinea offers surfable but generally smaller conditions, with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent period of 10.1s, suggesting clean, organized waves when swells arrive. The majority of waves come from the NNE to NE directions (35.86% and 33.89% in the 0.5-1m range), indicating consistent, rideable waist-high surf, though larger waves over 1.5m are rare (only 0-0.55% in W/WNW directions). Wind conditions are favorable 39% of the time, with ENE to E winds (6.16-7.31% at 10-20kph) being the most common but occasionally blowing stronger, potentially creating chop. For surfers, April delivers mostly mellow, fun-sized waves best suited for longboards or relaxed sessions, though dedicated surfers may score cleaner conditions during off-peak wind hours. Keep an eye on W/WNW swells (2-2.5m waves occur ~0.24-0.55%) for rarer, punchier days.