Ral Island Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, N, W
Wind
E, SE
Surf Height
Knee high-slightly overhead
Tide
Incoming
Ral Island Surf Guide
This is the last-resort destination when the swell is too small for everywhere else, but the conditions are good. Ral is a tiny uninhabited swell-magnet island a few miles southwest from Kavieng, west of Edmago Island. While wide-open to adverse winds, Ral usually has something to surf, and it can get quite good, letting you choose from the right off one side of the island or the left that breaks off the other side. A playful, beautiful spot that's easy for everyone. The only bummer is getting there requires a fairly long boat ride from Nusa Island Retreat.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Uncrowded
Spot Rating
Fun
What it lacks in quality it makes up for with consistency. When the surrounding spots are starved for swell, there is usually something to surf here.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Good
Hazards
Shallow reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Long boat ride from Nusa Island Retreat
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Any
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