West Sumbawa · Indonesia
Surfing Super Suck
A reef break in West Sumbawa, Indonesia, for pro surfers.
- TypeReef Break
- LevelPro
- Size3-8 ft
- Best monthsMay-Sep
- Crowd3/5
The wave
Super Suck, at Maluk in west Sumbawa, is a very hollow left that pulls so much water off the reef that the base of the wave drops below sea level. The barrel is square and fast.
It needs a solid SW swell wrapping into the bay, SE trades and mid tide, and that doesn't happen often. When it does, word gets around quickly and the small takeoff area fills with very good surfers by dawn. Rides are short: drop, pump, a long barrel, and then you come out or you don't.
The reef is shallow and sharp, so experts only. When it's flat, Maluk is a friendly former mining town with cheap losmen and empty beaches. Bring your barrel board and a spare.
-8.978, 116.723 · SW swell, SE trades · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Super Suck
Super Suck is at its best from May to September. Conditions it likes: SW swell, SE trades. This is how the year looks across Sumbawa:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| May to September | Prime | Dry season standard: consistent swell, offshore mornings |
| June to July | Prime | The biggest swells, when Scar Reef and Super Suck work best |
| Oct | Good | Smaller and quieter, Lakey at its easiest |
| November to April | Quiet | Wet season: waves keep coming at Lakey, and some camps close |
Waves near Super Suck
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sejorong | West Sumbawa | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 3 km |
| Yo-yo's | West Sumbawa | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 8 km |
| Scar Reef | West Sumbawa | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 13 km |
| Outside Ekas | Kuta Lombok | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 31 km |
| Inside Ekas | Kuta Lombok | Reef Break | Intermediate | 32 km |
| Inside Gerupuk | Kuta Lombok | Reef Break | Beginner / Intermediate | 41 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around West Sumbawa
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the West Sumbawa surf guide →
A week here costs from about $683 with flights from Europe, or around $1,159 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $1,000 →
Super Suck: common questions
When is the best time to surf Super Suck?
Super Suck works best from May to September. Ideal conditions: SW swell, SE trades.
Is Super Suck good for beginners?
No. Super Suck is a wave for pro surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Inside Gerupuk in Kuta Lombok, about 41 km away.
How crowded is Super Suck?
Super Suck is usually moderate: 3 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Super Suck?
Super Suck is in West Sumbawa, in the Sumbawa region of Indonesia (-8.978, 116.723). The nearest wave we cover is Sejorong, about 3 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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