Entrance Waypoint:- 10° 41.595S 152° 50.874E
Approach Waypoint:- 10° 41.800S 152° 50.900E
The entrance to Bwagaoia Harbour is pretty straight forward although there can be quite big swells out for a couple of miles from the entrance if there has been strong southwest to east winds. The depth shallows suddenly from several hundred metres to forty then twenty then ten within a hundred metres of the entrance. There is a lit beacon (flashing white 5 seconds) on the starboard side when entering. On the port side is an unlit beacon. Both are on the coral reef at the sides of the entrance. Once inside, proceed up the harbour and anchor anywhere making allowance for the trading boats to have access to the wharf area.
Deep keel vessels should not go further north than the wreck on the eastern side of the bay as the bottom shoals fairly quickly after that. The bottom is good holding mud however the anchor can get fouled by large plastic bags and other debris in the mud.
I am from Bwagaoia in Misima. There is a nice hide out for yachties seeking shelter. It’s around Ginul, on the north east side of the Misima Island.