Krui / Lampung · Indonesia
Surfing Krui Left
A reef break in Krui / Lampung, Indonesia, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeReef Break
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size3-6 ft
- Best monthsMay-Sep
- Crowd2/5
The wave
Krui Left breaks over reef right in front of town, a fun and consistent left five minutes from most losmen. You can check it on foot at first light.
It has good shape at 3-6ft, the sections link up on the better tides, and there's enough power for advanced surfers while intermediates get used to reef. East-wind mornings are clean, and the evening glass-off brings most of the town's surfers out.
It's where visitors meet the local crew, so manners count. Ride your normal shortboard, or a fish when it's small. Get a coconut on the seawall afterwards.
-5.185, 103.925 · SW swell, E wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Krui Left
Krui Left is at its best from May to September. Conditions it likes: SW swell, E wind. This is how the year looks across Sumatra-Nias:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| April to May | Good | The season builds, lineups are empty and camps charge shoulder rates |
| June to August | Prime | Peak power at Lagundri and Krui: the classic window |
| September to October | Good | Clean swells continue, crowds drop off |
| November to March | Quiet | Rainier and smaller but rarely flat, and cheaper |
Waves near Krui Left
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krui Right | Krui / Lampung | Reef Break | Intermediate | under 1 km |
| Jimmy's Point | Krui / Lampung | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 9 km |
| Jenny's Rights | Krui / Lampung | Reef Break | Advanced | 12 km |
| Way Jambu | Krui / Lampung | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 22 km |
| Ujung Bocur | Krui / Lampung | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 25 km |
| Mandiri Beach | Krui / Lampung | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 34 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Krui / Lampung
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Krui / Lampung surf guide →
A week here costs from about $725 with flights from Europe, or around $1,232 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $1,000 →
Krui Left: common questions
When is the best time to surf Krui Left?
Krui Left works best from May to September. Ideal conditions: SW swell, E wind.
Is Krui Left good for beginners?
No. Krui Left is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Mandiri Beach in Krui / Lampung, about 34 km away.
How crowded is Krui Left?
Krui Left is usually quiet: 2 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Krui Left?
Krui Left is in Krui / Lampung, in the Sumatra-Nias region of Indonesia (-5.185, 103.925). The nearest wave we cover is Krui Right, under 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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