New Georgia

10 Surf spots

Pailongge Jerome Teigne

Titiana, undefined by Antony 'YEP' Colas

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Positives

Clean, glassy swells
Quality reefbreaks
Crystal clear water
No crowds

Negatives

Erratic seasonal swells
Shallow reefs
Very hot and humid
Remote access

New Georgia surf travel guide

The Solomons may not be in the best location to get swells, but reports from divers and sailors have found that waves occur all over this area. The majority of discoveries have turned up on the SW-facing coasts, when the Coral Sea cyclone season kicks in and where surfing has expanded on the back of the diving resorts infrastructure.

Surf spots in New Georgia

Research the 10 surf breaks in New Georgia and discover what spots suit the current conditions.

Break lowdown

We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 10 breaks in New Georgia.

ability
ability data
Beginner	1
Intermediate	1
Advanced	1

bottom
bottom data
Sand	1
Uneven Reef	1
Uneven Reef & Sand	1
Boulders	1
Boulders & Sand	1

consistency
consistency data
High	1
Medium	1
Low	1

crowds
crowds data
Solo Surfing	1
Rarely	1
Sometimes	1
Often	1
Always	1

direction
direction data
Beachbreaks	1
Peak	1
Left	1
Right	1

length
length data
0-50m	1
50-100m	1
100-200m	1
200-500m	1
500m+	1

type
type data
Beachbreak	1
Submerged Reef	1
Point Break	1
Pier/Groyne/Jetty	1
Rivermouth	1

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Travel Information

General

Current Time
Tourists: 27,900
Population: 686,884
Tourist Info: Tourist Info

Money

Currency: SBD
Exchange rate: $1 = 7.12 SBD

Communication

Dialing in: +677
Dialing out: 00
Language: English (official), Pijin and 60+ other languages/dialects.

Electricity

Plug Type: g
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Visas

EU and UK can visit visa free for 90 days. USA. Canada, OZ, NZ ,Brazil, Japan and many others get a free visitor's permit on arrival.

Getting There

There are 2 daily flights to Gizo Airport (GZO), for $100 r/t with a Twin-Otter (board restrictions apply) on Nusa Tupe Island a 10 min boat ride to Gizo. Flying to Munda (MUA) is easier, allowing bigger boards.

Getting Around

You need good fibreglass boats, with fast outboards.

Accommodation

Gizo Hotel has a/c, pool view rooms; Sanbis ECO Resort standard bungalow dbl from $200/n (+$125 + fuel p/d for boat and driver, up to 8 pax), some rentals available. Surf The Earth packages: Fatboys in Gizo, 7 nights include 5 surftrips by 4WD to Pailongge or boat trips; Zipolo Habu Resort has a 2h surf session daily to Skull Island. Full meal package includes BBQ tuna, chilli mud crab and lobster.

Activities

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Dive Ghizo's WWII sunken military relics like the Tao Maru. Climb 1770m high Kolombangara Volcano. Visit the Megapode skull shrines and custom dances at Mbangopingo (Rendova).

Hazards & hassles

Take anti-malarial medication, but the best defence is the prevention of mosquito bites. Drink bottled water. Be ready to face long boat rides in full sun exposure. Take reef boots.

Handy Hints

Take all gear including two boards, tropical wax and sunblock. Use the sea kayaks to access the surf to nearby breaks. Local costs are relatively inexpensive. 95% of the population are Christian.

Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.