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Balscot Bay

Balscot Bay is a beach in Manus, Papua New Guinea.

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Balscot Bay: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Balscot Bay

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Balscot Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -1.97082, 146.95211. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Balscot Bay safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Balscot Bay yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Balscot Bay?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Balscot Bay?

    Nearby: Ponam Island (river spot, 12 km), Manus (river spot, 19 km), Pityilu Island (river spot, 38 km), Big Ndrova Island (river spot, 52 km), Los Negros Island (river spot, 60 km), Sanders Island (river spot, 46 km).