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Ewa Beach

A beach in the island's northern district, backed by coconut and the ring road.

Updated 3 September 2026

Typebeach
WhereEwa
Nearest cityYaren
Best seasonMarch to October
Time to allowHalf a day
Getting thereIn the northern district; ring road, around twenty minutes from Yaren
EntryFree

Ewa is one of the northern districts and the beach there is a stretch of coral sand between the ring road and the reef flat, with coconut behind and pinnacles of weathered limestone standing along parts of the shore. It is quiet, as most of the north of Nauru is. The water inside the reef is shallow and the break is well out. Nauru has no rivers and no natural harbour, so the reef flat is the whole of the coastal shallows.

What's there

  • The coral sand - the beach between the road and the reef flat.
  • The limestone pinnacles - the weathered rock standing along the shore.
  • The shallow lagoon - the water inside the reef edge.
  • The coconut - the palms along the back of the beach.

When to go

March to October is the drier season. November to February brings westerly weather. Tide governs the reef flat.

Before you go

The reef is sharp and shoes are needed. Currents beyond the reef edge are dangerous. There are no facilities of any kind along this stretch.

Nearby

Anabar is east, and Anetan is west.

What to pack for Ewa Beach

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  • Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
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  • Water shoes - Protect your feet on rocky entries, hot sand and sea-urchin spines. Find on Amazon
  • Dry bag - Keeps phone, cash and keys safe while you are in the water. Find on Amazon

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