Nias / Lagundri Bay · Indonesia
Surfing Sorake Beach
A reef break in Nias / Lagundri Bay, Indonesia, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeReef Break
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size3-8 ft
- Best monthsJun-Aug
- Crowd2/5
The wave
Sorake is the section further down the reef from The Point at Lagundri Bay. The rights here are longer and more open, with more water over the reef, so strong intermediates can surf the bay without taking on the main barrel.
On small and medium days it's a wall for turns and uses the same keyhole to get out. When the swell gets bigger it becomes a serious wave too, though it gives you more warning and more ways out than The Point.
Local kids learn here, and staying on the beachfront means you can watch it from a hammock and time your sessions with the tide. Everyday shortboard, with a step-up in reserve.
0.546, 97.794 · SW swell, E offshore wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Sorake Beach
Sorake Beach is at its best from June to August. Conditions it likes: SW swell, E offshore 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 Sorake Beach
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagundri Bay-Nias | Nias / Lagundri Bay | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | under 1 km |
| Bawa (North Nias) | Nias / Lagundri Bay | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 66 km |
| Asu | Nias / Lagundri Bay | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 69 km |
| Afulu | Nias / Lagundri Bay | Reef Break | Advanced | 105 km |
| Thailands | Simeulue | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 266 km |
| Tea Bags | Simeulue | Reef Break | Intermediate | 275 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Nias / Lagundri Bay
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Nias / Lagundri Bay 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 →
Sorake Beach: common questions
When is the best time to surf Sorake Beach?
Sorake Beach works best from June to August. Ideal conditions: SW swell, E offshore wind.
Is Sorake Beach good for beginners?
No. Sorake Beach is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers.
How crowded is Sorake Beach?
Sorake Beach is usually quiet: 2 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Sorake Beach?
Sorake Beach is in Nias / Lagundri Bay, in the Sumatra-Nias region of Indonesia (0.546, 97.794). The nearest wave we cover is Lagundri Bay-Nias, under 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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