Surf waves in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
Bali
With as many as 100 surf spots in Bali, it can be best known for surfing in Indonesia, not just because it is a main tourist place in indonesia. Bali is famous for surf at places like Padang and Uluwatu which is famous for its entry cave. The full force of wind comes from southern ocean swell therefore its southwest or southeast coasts are dotted with many surf spots. Come during the dry season from June to September for perfect surf conditions though this is also the peak season so be prepared for the crowd.
With as many as 100 surf spots in Bali, it can be best known for surfing in Indonesia, not just because it is a main tourist place in indonesia. Bali is famous for surf at places like Padang and Uluwatu which is famous for its entry cave. The full force of wind comes from southern ocean swell therefore its southwest or southeast coasts are dotted with many surf spots. Come during the dry season from June to September for perfect surf conditions though this is also the peak season so be prepared for the crowd.
Surfing in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
Lombok
Next to Bali, is the less crowded Lombok but no less in beauty. This may be your answer to perfect surf without fighting for space. One of the famous secret yet not so secret anymore surf place is The Desert Point. There are good surf breaks here in surf spots like Mawi, Mawun and Point X along the southern coast of Lombok. The best season to come here to surf is from April to October and the swell comes from southern wind as well.
Next to Bali, is the less crowded Lombok but no less in beauty. This may be your answer to perfect surf without fighting for space. One of the famous secret yet not so secret anymore surf place is The Desert Point. There are good surf breaks here in surf spots like Mawi, Mawun and Point X along the southern coast of Lombok. The best season to come here to surf is from April to October and the swell comes from southern wind as well.
Surf Desert Point, Lombok, Indonesia
Gili Trawangan or Gili Air
Two of the three famous Gili Islands in Lombok deserve top places on their own for having own unique surf breaks. Though the frequency is not as good as the other spots in Lombok, this place promises good surf for the experienced surfers if they manage to catch the breaks. Many of the locals come here to enjoy the surf in secret and when in good timing it will swell more than you expect but do be careful as it can be unexpected.
Two of the three famous Gili Islands in Lombok deserve top places on their own for having own unique surf breaks. Though the frequency is not as good as the other spots in Lombok, this place promises good surf for the experienced surfers if they manage to catch the breaks. Many of the locals come here to enjoy the surf in secret and when in good timing it will swell more than you expect but do be careful as it can be unexpected.
Surfing in Gili Islands, Lombok, Indonesia
Sumba Islands in East Nusa Tenggara
In the East Nusa Tenggara, the waves are different from the rest of Indonesia. If you don’t mind the basic setup of this place, then you will be rewarded with high quality waves in between major breaks. Nihiwatu offers many reefs, bays and river mouths and the waves are just insane. Go during the dry season of March to October for the Indian Ocean swells, which can be up to 12-15 feet high from the southwest direction. The wind here do not blow consistently though unlike Bali nearby.
In the East Nusa Tenggara, the waves are different from the rest of Indonesia. If you don’t mind the basic setup of this place, then you will be rewarded with high quality waves in between major breaks. Nihiwatu offers many reefs, bays and river mouths and the waves are just insane. Go during the dry season of March to October for the Indian Ocean swells, which can be up to 12-15 feet high from the southwest direction. The wind here do not blow consistently though unlike Bali nearby.
Sumbawa Islands, Lesser Sunda
Finally a really good surf place for all levels of surfer, this place
gives a massive swell to break before sucking out on the inside reef.
Located east of Lombok, you may find it less touristy and more space for
you to surf. Go to offshore for good surf breaks. Best time to come
here is also the dry season from April to October for its southwest
wind.
Surf Lakey Peak, Sumbawa Island, Indonesia
Panaitan Islands in West Java
At West Java, facing the southwestern wind from Indian Ocean, Panaitan offers one of the best waves in Indonesia. You will find good waves here with less the crowd in compare to places like Bali and Lombok. The dry season of April to October is the best time to come for reliable surf breaks. The surfing spots like Apocalypse in Panaitan Islands had been touted to be epic where if you score this place you will get tubed.
At West Java, facing the southwestern wind from Indian Ocean, Panaitan offers one of the best waves in Indonesia. You will find good waves here with less the crowd in compare to places like Bali and Lombok. The dry season of April to October is the best time to come for reliable surf breaks. The surfing spots like Apocalypse in Panaitan Islands had been touted to be epic where if you score this place you will get tubed.
Grajagan (G-Land) in East Java
Another epic surf place that many people love, where it is touted to be adventurous with minimal crowd. It has different sections along 2km long point, from hollow walls to shallow and dangerous reef. G-land also has world-class barrels on lower tides and bigger days but be careful of sharp reefs at the break, therefore booties are a must. It is also known of its consistent offshore trade winds.
Another epic surf place that many people love, where it is touted to be adventurous with minimal crowd. It has different sections along 2km long point, from hollow walls to shallow and dangerous reef. G-land also has world-class barrels on lower tides and bigger days but be careful of sharp reefs at the break, therefore booties are a must. It is also known of its consistent offshore trade winds.
Surf G-Land, Java, Indonesia
Mentawai Islands in Sumatra
At the West of Sumatra, the Mentawai Islands has the most consistent surf breaks in Indonesia making it one of the preferred choice for serious surfers. Surfing spots here includes like E’bay, Beng-beng, Nipussi and Pitstop. Best time to come here is during the dry season of May to October. Here you can get many islets and flawless reef with sun blue waters, and also offshore winds and spitting tubes.
At the West of Sumatra, the Mentawai Islands has the most consistent surf breaks in Indonesia making it one of the preferred choice for serious surfers. Surfing spots here includes like E’bay, Beng-beng, Nipussi and Pitstop. Best time to come here is during the dry season of May to October. Here you can get many islets and flawless reef with sun blue waters, and also offshore winds and spitting tubes.
Hinako Islands in North Sumatra
Remote location that takes you into the deep water trenches which funnel in the southwest Indian ocean swell. Here choose Asu or Bawa for its reputation for consistent overhead surf. You get surfing on outer-islands reefs and crystal clear water. Come here in between May to October during dry season for the best surfs.
Remote location that takes you into the deep water trenches which funnel in the southwest Indian ocean swell. Here choose Asu or Bawa for its reputation for consistent overhead surf. You get surfing on outer-islands reefs and crystal clear water. Come here in between May to October during dry season for the best surfs.
Surfing Mentawai Island, Sumatra, Indonesia
Nias Islands in West Sumatra
Nias Island is famous internationally as a surfing destination with the famous Sorake Bay. This place provides both left and right hand breaks. Although it seen less travelers due to the earthquakes in 2004 and 2005, it had picked up again in recent years, and as always the waves still rush to shore. Like Hinako Islands, come here during the dry season of May to October too.
Nias Island is famous internationally as a surfing destination with the famous Sorake Bay. This place provides both left and right hand breaks. Although it seen less travelers due to the earthquakes in 2004 and 2005, it had picked up again in recent years, and as always the waves still rush to shore. Like Hinako Islands, come here during the dry season of May to October too.
