Pikinini Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Pikinini Surf Guide
The hollow and ultra-shallow right-hander known at Pikinini is Kavieng's most famous wave. Known for its shacks and gnarly reef, the takeoff area is fairly deep, but the reef quickly shelves and jacks. The wave, which often gets bigger as it spins down the line, will get extremely shallow on the inside. At lower tides there is dry reef. Pikinini (which means 'child' in the local language) is not a big-wave spot, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with consistency and barrels.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Uncrowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
What it lacks in size it makes up for with consistent tubes.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Good.
Hazards
Shallow/dry reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Short boat ride from Nusa Island Retreat.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
November-February
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