Surf guide

Surfing in Indonesia

The world's most perfect waves

Plan a surf trip to Indonesia

Why Indonesia

Indonesia offers some of the best waves on the planet: perfect reefs, warm water year-round and a unique culture that goes far beyond surfing.

Surf zones & spots

Bali

The epicenter of surf in Asia · Best: May-September

  • Uluwatu — The mecca of Balinese surf. Perfect reef breaks on the cliffs.
  • Canggu — Fun beach breaks and the most vibrant surf scene on the island.
  • East Bali — Keramas and the wet-season coast, power rights on black sand.
  • West Bali — Medewi and Balian, long lefts and slow village days.
  • Nusa Lembongan — Island reefs 30 minutes off Sanur. Clear water, three world-class waves.

Sumatra-Nias

Virgin waves and wild nature · Best: May-September

  • Nias / Lagundri Bay — One of the most perfect waves on the planet.
  • Krui / Lampung — Virgin waves in Sumatra's most unknown province. Zero crowd.
  • Simeulue — The mellow frontier: fun reefs, friendly locals, zero circus.

Java

G-Land and the wild west coast · Best: Apr-Oct

Lombok

Desert Point and the south coast playground · Best: May-Sep

  • Desert Point — Bangko-Bangko: one of the best lefts on Earth, when it wakes up.
  • Kuta Lombok — A dozen bays of turquoise water, waves for every level.

Sumbawa

Supersuck, Scar Reef and Lakey Peak · Best: May-Sep

  • West Sumbawa — Scar Reef, Supersuck and Yo-yo's, heavy lefts, empty rights.
  • Lakey Peak (Hu'u) — Central Sumbawa's A-frame factory. Five waves on one reef.

Mentawai Islands

The best wave zone on the planet · Best: Apr-Oct

Sumba & Rote

God's Left Hand and the far south · Best: May-Sep

  • West Sumba — Occy's Left and empty beach peaks on a wild coast.
  • Rote (Nemberala) — T-Land: the user-friendly left at the end of Indonesia.

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