Indonesia Surfing

Mentawai Islands Surfing

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MENTAWAI SURFING INFORMATION

The Mentawai Islands lie roughly 100 km off of the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. They consist of 4 main islands with many smaller islands scattered throughout. From north to south, the main islands are Siberut, Sipora, North Pagi, and South Pagi. These islands block most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra, but they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world. Access to the islands is by sea only with regular ferries to the main trading ports, but by far the best way to access the surf is by charter boat.

The Mentawais is the ultimate surf trip. The Mentawais are located some 130 km off the west coast of West Sumatra and the island chain offers some of the best surf to be found anywhere in the world

Selecting your surf charter boat may frankly be the most important decision you make while planning your Mentawais trip. The quality and maintenance of the vessel, the charter operation at large, and the experience of the captain and crew will make or break your trip. Wavehunters offers 9 surf charter boats in the Mentawais. We have opted to work with these vessels because each of these boats in our experience offers a competitive or tactical edge over other Mentawais vessels. Each of these vessels and their crews have logged a minimum of 3-10 years experience in the Mentawais islands. Each of these boats and/or their skippers and crews have a positive track record for a minimum of 3-10 seasons which speaks for itself.

When to go:
The Mentawais receive large swells between the months of May and October with waves ranging up to (and over) fifteen feet. When the swells are large there is often the opportunity to surf smaller breaks. There are swells year round and always good waves to be found for all skill levels, from pro to amateur. There is also good fishing, diving, and trekking

The best spots:
There are four large Mentawai islands and many smaller islands scattered throughout. The most northerly is Siberut which contains an amazing area of world class in a five mile radius. Also to the North there are the Tellos Islands and the island of Nias.

Immediately to the south is Sipora which is home to world famous waves such as Telescopes and HT's. A little way to the south are North and South Pagai. Home to Maccaroni's, Thunder's, and many more world class spots you've never even heard of.
Indonesia is one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world. The Mentawai islands block most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra, but they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world. Access to the islands is by sea only with regular ferries to the main trading ports, but by far the best way to access the surf is by charter boat.

Bali Island Surfing

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Bali surfing is am exciting adventure to break the high wave of the Indian Ocean. Bali provides many places for the surfers to challenge and experience the sea world and having fun during your vacation. With the easy access road to the surfing point, it will make your interest to experience this great adventure. the Indian Ocean own specific characteristic wave that makes Bali well known as good place for surfing holiday by all surfers in all over the world. Firstly, Kuta Beach is the pioneer of Beach that many surfers have experienced the wave of this famous beach in Bali . Kuta also provides Surfing Course where you may learn how to surf with the complete facilities and professional instructor.

KUTA BEACH
Kuta Surfing Beach Kuta Beach is a barometer of Bali Tourism has a beautiful panorama a long the beach and own the specific characteristic wave of Indian Ocean that is good for all surfer from the beginner until the professional. A long the Kuta Beach, the white sandy unfolding the coastal area from the north to the south and it own the magnificent view of sunset that make Kuta Beach is famous in all over the world. More about Kuta Beach.

PADANG PADANG BEACH

Padang - Padang Beach is located 25 km southern part of Denpasar Town or 25 minutes drives from Bali 's International Airport . It has a beautiful beach with white sand along the coastal. The surfing point at Padang – Padang Beach is located under ground in the steeply sloping hillside apposite to the Indian Ocean and has a big wave that good for surfing. It place is growth to be a surfer destination and this place become famous from year to year. More about Padang – Padang Beach.

BALANGAN BEACH

Balangan Beach is located in Balangan Village Bukit Unggasan, Jimbaran Bali. It has a beautiful view of beach and a big wave good for surfing. It is quite easy to reach the Balangan Beach where this beach has been known by all people and famous among the surfers. Step down from the top hill to get the beach and you will start your great water adventure from here. Please visit more about Balangan Beach .
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DREAMLAND BEACH

The Dream Land is the name of area where previously is designed as an elite resident. It own a beautiful panorama and beach with he high wave and make this place is favorite for the surfers. It is located around 20 km from the Denpasar Town or around 20 minutes from the Bali 's International Airport . The sunset panorama is also dominating this beach and now many people have come for resting. Please visit more about Balangan Beach .

ULUWATU BEACH

Uluwatu Beach a Surfing beach in BaliUluwatu is well known as a tourism destination because of it temple, Uluwatu it self also has a beautiful beach with the high wave and good for the surfer. Many surfers have experienced in this beach and all of them amazing with the wave. Step down from the top of hill to get the beach is a unique experience for the surfer. It is located in the Pecatu Village , Kuta Bali or 35 minute from Bali 's International Airport or only 5-minute form the Uluwatu Temple .

NUSA DUA BEACH

Nusa Dua Beach, Surfing Place in Bali Nusa Dua area is well known as a resort area where many big hotels and high class has been built in this area. Nusa Dua own very beautiful beach a long with the white sandy and soft wave in edge of beach. However, Nusa Dua also owns a good wave for surfing adventure. As a resort area, Nusa Dua has very good access road so is very easy to locate this place. Located beside of Grand Hyatt Resort or behind of amphitheatre of Nusa Dua.

SERANGAN ISLAND BEACH

Serangan Beach is located 5 km southern part of Denpasar Town and the beach it self is located at Serangan Island that has been exploited and designed as a resort area. however the projects are delayed whereas. Serangan owns a beautiful beach and the good high wave. It was many surfers have experienced this place, which makes them enjoy surfing. Warung or small cafes to serve the seafood are also available in this area.

CANGGU BEACH

Canggu Beach is located 10 km western part of Denpasar Town and own beautiful beach with the black sand along the beach. The big wave are easy to be found in this place and many surfer from local and foreign are love this place to experience this water adventure. It is located in Canggu Village, Kerobokan, Denpasar Bali and very easy to locate and accessed by motorcycle. Restaurant and warung (cafe) are available in this place make the visitor more enjoyable to stay in this beach. Please visit more about Canggu Beach .

MADEWI BEACH

Medewi Beach is one of the surfing beaches in the west of Bali that is famous with the beach and good wave for surfing. Hotel and restaurant are also available in this place to serve every visitor who wishes to enjoy the beauty of Medewi Beach . It is located in Jembrana Regency about 70 km western part of Denpasar Town or about 2,5 hours by car.

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Lombok Island Surfing

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Lombok has a great variety of waves that work on all swell and wind conditions. It's right next to Bali, yet far less crowded. The book tells you where to stay cheaply close to the best fun waves, and where to go when the swell gets up and you're ready to tackle hollow overhead barrels. Lombok's Gili Islands offer a peaceful escape for a bit of snorkelling and partying too.

Lombok has been an ideal surfing destination for years. Surfers, especially those that come to Indonesia to surf and are prepared to venture further than Bali, which is being, consumed by its own crowds, will discover Lombok rewarding beyond all expectations.

Lombok surfing is less crowd and its good starting point to search secrete spots on east of Indonesia as its neighbor island is Sumbawa where you will find super suck, Yoyo's or Lakey pipe in Dompu region.

This island, which measures about 80 kilometers north to south and about 70 kilometers east to west, is a much drier and tougher island than generally verdant Bali. This is perhaps why the Sasak (most of population's ethnic group) name for Lombok is Bumi Gora, which literally means "The Dry Farmland". The most awesome physical attraction on Lombok is Indonesia's tallest volcano, the 3726 meter high Gunung Rinjani.

Lombok's waves, most of which are concentrated on the island's West Coast and along a south coast ragged with bays, beaches and dramatic headlands. You wont find as many surf spots on Lombok as you can ride on Bali, but they are usually less crowded and physically more beautiful as natural locations. One particular place, known to locals as Bangko-Bangko (but to surfers the world over as Desert Point), is one of the world's premier left hand surf spots when it's working. This impulsive, but perfect and long point break requires a swell of good direction and size to fire, but given those requirements it more than produces the barelling goods. Desert starts off small at the take-off, then, as it winds down the reef, the wave will increase in size and barrel on down the line. There are other waves in this southern region and even some in the Gilis, though normally on solid swells.

Lombok Surf Breaks
Desert Point
As with many waves in Indo the tides plays a big role at Deserts. At high tide it can appear 2-3' and quite fat....then as the tide goes out it begins to fire often turning into 5-6' left hand pits. The reef is quite shallow and booties are a must. The rip is very strong here and it can hold up to a 10ft swell. A serious wave...but serious fun once you get it wired.

Southern Lombok
Note: In mid to late season it can be impossible to go this way as wind and swell make it too dangerous - it is at the Captain's discretion as to the best and safest route.

Belongas Bay
A long bay with lots of potential. Mainly best in the early seaon before the winds become too strong. Several rights and left setup depending on the size and direction of the swell.

Selong Belanak also know as Mawi
Mawi needs at least 3 foot of ocean swell to work. Some swells will offer a left and right hand peak and can probably handle up to 6'. This break is not so tide dependant but can get very very sucky at low tide. It is a beautiflly scenic spot and worth a walk on the beach. Keep and eye out for moneys on the headland.

Kuta Beach
Kuta is about the only place along the south coast offering accommodation and restaurants - a good spot to stop for a bit of party action! The bay offers a left reef break that is best at 4-6' but sometimes to be a bit sectiony. There is a right there also but it is inconsistent although there are stories that in the right swell and wind conditions it can be epic.

Grupuk Bay
A nice bay setup with a left one side and right the other and a peak in the middle. On bigger swells the bommie is also rideable. The right hand point is probably the pick with long bowling waves. Watch the bommie for indications of the sets....don't get caught inside otherwise it is a long long paddle!

Ekas
Another nice bay setup which requires a fair bit of sell to turn on. Outside Ekkas is long left with some fast hollow sections. Inside Ekkas is right but needs more swell to break. Best at mid tide.

Sumbawa Island Surfing

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WEST SUMBAWA
This island measures about 280 kilometers long from east to west and varies in width from 15 to 90 kilometers. Compared to Bali and Lombok, Sumbawa is relatively uncrowded being about three times the size of Bali with less than a fourth the population. The people of Sumbawa are mostly farmers and ranchers by trade. In times they prospered through the sale of fine horses and fragrant woods (sapan and sandalwood), but now they live a much rougher life than do their Lombok and Bali neighbours to the west. Sumbawa's distinctly Australasian climate, flora and fauna lend a thorny, dry and scrub-cutting edge to day-to-day life and survival. The three main and most famous spots surfed on the west coast of Sumbawa are Scar Reef, Super Suck and Yo-Yo's.

Scar Reef, just south of the Jelinggah Beach headland, is a great left-hander and hollow wave that is best at lower tides. Either side of low tide will cause this wave to break further down the line towards the jutting headland. Higher tides bring the wave closer to the inside and cause it to section considerably. Scar reef picks up plenty of swell depending on direction, but it is particularly good-and waves are hollow and superb-on a big south swell.

Super Suck , off the village of Malok about a half hour past the town of Taliwang, is the most famous and sought after wave on this rugged coast. When Super Suck is working, it is really working and will make your trip to Sumbawa more than worthwhile. Big walls of water break off a boil rock on the outside of the bay and suck up into a thick and heavy left that bowls and winds down the reef for a few hundred meters. The inside section of this reef gets really shallow.

Yo-Yo's, just south of Super Suck at Sekongkang Bay, is your best West Sumbawa bet when everything else is small. This beautiful bay offers two different spots. The best is about 400 meters from a towering cliff. It is a right, sometimes called The Hook, which gets really good and holds up to six feet of swell. This wave is fast and hollow and features shifting peaks. It breaks and is rideable on all tides except a dead-low one. The second wave here, located right up against the cliff is called The Wedge and can handle six to eight feet of swell before closing out. It consists of a shifty and mushy outside peak that winds into a fast and bowling inside section. April to October, tradewinds can blow Yo-Yo's out, so mornings are best.

EAST SUMBAWA ( LAKEY BEACH )

There are 5 world class surfing waves situated in the same bay directly in front of LAKEY BEACH

The main wave 'The peak' has a left and a right hand take off.

Lakey Peak - An intense hollow right & lefthand peak, with the left generally being longer, the right can fire on the proper swell direction. A frame with a guaranteed backdoor for those with the balls to pull in. Best at 5-8 foot that holds all sizes and goes off at mid-tides, and the left can provide some deep barrels to surfed at low tides if the swell is big enough.

Lakey Pipe is on either side of 'The peak' a popular wave amongst the body boarders and 'Nomans' which is suitable for the more extreme surfer. 'The beachy' only breaks in the lagoon with the big swells and is more suitable for the less experienced surfer.

Lakey Left - Across the channel from the peak. With right size swell and direction this normally sectiony wave can line up and provide deep, lined-up barrels.

Lakey Right - A few hundred meters down the beach. A short, bowling righthander that breaks into a deep water dent in the reef. Some fun barrels. Holds only to about 8’.

Cobblestones is another popular wave within walking distance of the hotels.

Nungas - The big left across from Periscopes. Under 8’ the wave breaks down into several sections of 50 meters or so, one or all may be surfable. But at 8’ the sections start to connect offering rides of 200 meters or more, with flat spots, hot-dog walls, full-on barrels all thrown into one ride. Best take-off spot is determined on an hourly basis. Can handle a crowd and swells as big as they come.

Periscopes - A fun Righthander wave at the eastern end of a long reef that sticks way out into the bay, Periscopes can offer a high, tight barrel over a relatively safe reef platform, and a clean exit into a channel. A short paddle out . Better at high tides with glassy or N (offshore) winds. Blown out by dry season trades. Holds only to about 8’. About a mile walk up the beach from the surf camp.

SURF ALL YEAR ROUND
The Peak Swell period is from April to September.
Late and Early season October to March can offer perfect clean conditions with light winds.

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Sumba Island Surfing

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A. 03Days / 02 Nights Sumba Adventure

Days 01 : Bali - Tambolaka (Waikabubak - West Sumba)
Pick up service at your hotel and in Bali, transfer to the airport for your morning flight leaving for Tambolaka in the western part of Sumba island.Upon arrival at Tambolaka airport, meeting service and direct transfer to Manandang Hotel or Monalisa Hotel. Lunch and dinner provided. Afternoon Puu Naga, Tambeler and Tarung the most bautiful traditional Sumba village with their unique architecture. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : Waikabubak – Sumba Village Tours

After breakfast, drive to Kodi district with enroute stop at Tambolaka and Waimangura village. Arrive at Kodi visit Ratenegaro and Pronobaroro village that have the highest roofs and biggest tombs on the island. Return to Waikabubak. All meals provided. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Tambolaka (West Sumba) - Denpasar (Bali)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure to Denpasar (Bali).

Price : US$ 495 / Person Min 02 Person

B. 04 Days / 03 Nights Sumba Primitives and Megaliths Tombs Tour

Day 01 : BALI - TAMBOLAKA
Pick up service at your hotel in Bali and transfer to the airport to catch domestic flight (Merpati flight) leaving for Tambolaka in West Sumba. Upon arrival at Tambolaka airport, meeting service and direct transfer to Manandang Hotel or Monalisa Hotel. Lunch and dinner provided. Afternoon Puu Naga, Tambeler and Tarung the most bautiful traditional Sumba village with their unique architecture. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : WAIKABUBAK - KODI - WAIKABUBAK
After breakfast, drive to Kodi district with enroute stop at Tambolaka and Waimangura village. Arrive at Kodi visit Ratenegaro and Pronobaroro village that have the highest roofs and biggest tombs on the island. Return to Waikabubak. All meals provided. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : WAIKABUBAK - WANOKAKA - WAINGAPU
After breakfast, depart to Waingapu in the eastern part of Sumba island with en-route stop at Wanokaka (where the Pasola event take place). "Please note - Pasola is NOT performed daily)" and few of highlight on the way to the east. All meals provided. Upon arrival in Waingapu, direct transfer to Merlin Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR (BALI)
After breakfast, morning visit to Kawangu and Prailiu village to see the "masterpiece" artwork of handicraft textile, traditional houses and tombs of Merapu cosmic religion. Transfer to the airport, return to Bali. Upon arrival in Bali, direct transfer to your original hotel.

Price : US$ 575 / Person Min 02 Person

C. 04 Days / 03 Nights Sumbanese Weaving Exploration

Day 01 : Bali - Waingapu (Sumba Island)
Arrive at Waingapu airport, meeting service and transfer to Merlin Hotel. In afternoon visit Kawangu and Prailui village to see the "masterpiece" artwork of handicraft textile, traditional houses and tombs of Merapu cosmic religion. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Waingapu - Waikabubak
After breakfast at the hotel, Drive to Waikabubak (west Sumba). On the way stop at Pasunga village of Anakalang where the very huge and spectacular carved tombs exist. Lunch at hotel Monalisa. In the afternoon visit Puu Naga, Tambeler and Tarung the most beautiful traditional Sumba village with their unique architecture. Dinner and night at Monalisa Hotel.

Day 03 : Waikabubak - Waingapu
After breakfast, visit Waigali, Kaba and Paogolli village. After lunch drive to Waingapu. Meals and nights at Merlin Hotel or similar.

Day 04 : Waingapu - Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to depart for your next destination.

Price : US$ 610 / Person Min 02 Person

D. 05 Days / 04 Nights Sumba Megalithic & Culture Tour

Day 0l : ARRIVAL (B, L, D)
On arrival at Waingapu airport, meeting our transfer service to Merlin Hotel for lunch. After lunch visit to Prainatang village, located on a hill site. Here you can see traditional houses of East Sumba, old grave stones surrounded by beautiful valley panoramas. Walking about 2 kms off the main road, you proceed to Purukambera beach for swimming. Transfer back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02 : WAINGAPU – WAIKABUBAK (B, L, D)
After breakfast transfer by coach to Waikabubak – West Sumba, with enroute stop to Anakalang and Nggalubakul village to see the “huge“ megalithic tombs of Sumba island, proceed to Waikabubak and check in at Manandang/Artha Hotel for lunch.
After lunch trip to Waikelosawah to see a natural spring waterfall with surrounding rice field terraces. Visit to Tarung and Waitabar village to see traditional Sumbanese houses, grave stones and collections of buffalo horn. Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03 : WAIKABUBAK – KODI (B, L, D)
After breakfast transfer to Kodi for visiting the village of Ratenggaro and Paronabororo seeing the highest peaked roofs of traditional houses, and megalithic tombs. A lunch box will be provided from the Hotel. Transfer back to Waikabubak to your Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : WAIKABUBAK – LAMBOYA – WAINGAPU (B, L, D)
After breakfast explore the southernpart of Waikabubak with beautiful sceneries and traditional villages, proceeding to Marosi beach. Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch return to Waingapu and check in at Merlin Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 : TRANSFER OUT (B, L)
After breakfast free time for leisure until your transfer to Waingapu airport for flight departure to next destination.

Price : US$ 610 / Person Min 02 Person

E. 06 Days / 05 Nights Sumba Culture Tour

Day 0l : ARRIVAL (BLD)
On arrival at Mauhau Waingapu airport, meeting service then transfer to Merlin hotel for lunch. After lunch visit to Prainatang village is located on the hill. Here you can see the traditional houses style in East Sumba, old grave stone yard and surounding with the valley panoramas.

Day 02 : WAINGAPU – PAU – RENDE (BLD)
After breakfast visit to Prainatang Village located up on a hill top where you can see the traditional houses of East Sumba, old traditional grave stones, and a stunning valley panorama. After walking 1km we arrive at a traditional village, proceeding to Purukambera Beach for swimming. Back to the Hotel for lunch with an afternoon trip to Pau and Rende Village for seeing the best of Sumba “Ikat“.

Day 03 : WAINGAPU - WAIKABUBAK (BLD)
After breakfast to visit Prailiu Village the famous for its “ Ikat “ Weaving then by coach to Waikabubak – West Sumba, enroute stop to Anakalang the nice carved megalithic tombs in Sumba island, proceed to Waikabubak and check in at Manandang/Artha hotel for lunch. After lunch trip to Waikelosawah to see a natural spring waterfall with surrounding rice field terraces. Visit to Tarung and Waitabar village to see traditional Sumbanese houses, grave stones and collections of buffalo horn. Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 : WAIKABUBAK – KODI (BLD)
After breakfast transfer to Kodi for visiting the village of Ratenggaro and Paronabororo seeing the highest peaked roofs of traditional houses, and megalithic tombs. A lunch box will be provided from the Hotel. Transfer back to Waikabubak to your Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05 : WAIKABUBAK – WANOKAKA – WAINGAPU (BLD)
After breakfast explore the southern part of Waikabubak with beautiful sceneries and traditional village, proceeding to Marosi beach. Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch return to Waingapu and check at Merlin Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06 : TRANSFER OUT (BL)
After breakfast free time for leisure until your transfer to the airport for departure to next destination.

Price : US$ 700 / Person Min 02 Person