Surf Spots

Legian Beach

Bali, Indonesia

Legian is a medium-powered sandy beach break just north of Kuta that produces fast, hollow waves peeling in both directions. The break responds dramatically to tide: it closes out and becomes choppy on low tide and during high-tide swells above 8 feet, with the best shape occurring as the tide rises, particularly around 2 meters or higher. Conditions peak during the May-October dry season when offshore east-northeast winds combine with southwest swell. Legian was part of Bali's original surf zone, established by visiting surfers as far back as the 1930s when Western travelers first arrived on the island. It remains a foundational wave in the Kuta-Legian-Seminyak complex that anchored Bali's early reputation as a warm-water destination, though most historical accounts and competitions have centered on nearby Kuta rather than Legian specifically. The beach has straightforward access via the main coastal tourist strip, with rental shops, beach bars, and restaurants lining the sand. The main hazard is tide-dependent closeouts and heavy crowds during peak season, particularly from May onward when dry-season swell becomes consistent. The break suits intermediate surfers most comfortably; beginners struggle with the power on higher tides, while size and shape deteriorate on low tide.

Macaronis

Mentawai, Indonesia

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Macaronis Right

Mentawais, Indonesia

Mangsit

Indonesia

Mawi

Lombok, Indonesia

Mawi is a heavy left-hand reef break on south Lombok's coast, approximately 30 minutes west of Kuta, with a shorter right-hander visible on smaller days. On medium to large swells (6–8 feet), the left delivers hollow, fast-breaking sections with barrel opportunities that demand strong technique and commitment. Mid tide is most forgiving for entry and exit; at low tide the reef becomes extremely shallow with scattered sea urchins, making the approach dangerous. Strong rips and currents develop during larger swells, requiring confident paddling and good wave reading. Best during the dry season (May to September) when easterly winds blow offshore and southwest swell is most consistent. Access is remote: a rough dirt track leads to a small beach with basic parking and a few food stalls; accommodation and amenities are minimal, with most surfers basing themselves in Kuta, 8 kilometers away.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Medewi

Bali, Indonesia

beginner · intermediate · funboard

Nipussi

Mentawai, Indonesia

Nipussi is a right-hand reef break with two distinct peaks—an outside section and an inside section—that funnels into a protected cove. The break produces high-performance walls capable of delivering barrels and speed, working best when waves are in the three- to six-foot range. Around head high it wraps from the tip down into the bay, but it deteriorates in quality beyond about eight feet. The inside section becomes extremely shallow at low tide, forcing most surfers to focus on the outside peak when tides drop, though it remains rideable on all tidal stages. Nipussi sits in a remarkable wind shadow where it frequently remains clean and offshore when surrounding Mentawai breaks are blown out by north and northwest winds. This sheltered position on Masokut Island (locally called Nyang-Nyang) makes it one of the Mentawai's most consistent waves across varying conditions. It works best on southwest to west swell with light southeast to east winds, delivering the most predictable performance mid to high tide, though mid-range tide is often ideal to access both peaks safely. Access requires a boat charter from Padang, Sumatra, across the Mentawai Strait—typically a ten to fourteen hour crossing—with regular trips departing from the northern Mentawai's Playgrounds region where multiple surf camps and charter services operate. The spot sits just off Bankvaults and remains accessible year-round via established charter networks.

Nungas

Sumbawa, Indonesia

Nungas is a left-hand point and reef break that runs exceptionally long under proper conditions, capable of delivering waves over 250 meters from peak to closeout on bigger swells. The break forms a steep, hollow wave with barrel sections on the steeper reefs interspersed with longer walls suitable for turning, creating the kind of varied terrain that earns its local comparison to G-Land. Southwest swell with easterly winds during the dry season (May to October, peaking in July) produces the most consistent and well-shaped waves. The wave demands respect for its shallow coral reef substrate and strong channel currents, particularly during peak swell periods. Nungas sits immediately adjacent to Lakey Peak on the eastern end of Sumbawa's southern coast near Hu'u village, making it part of the tightly-clustered reef break complex in the region.

Ombak Tidur

Mentawais, Indonesia

Ombak Tujuh

West Java, Indonesia

Ombak Tujuh is a heavy left reef that shifts across a coral bank and feeds into long, down-the-line walls with barreling sections. The break handles significant size—reliably holding swells in the 6–12 foot range, with the reef producing rideable walls for up to 200 meters. It requires a solid southwest swell and east winds for best conditions, breaking cleanest on mid to high tide when the shallow reef is deepest. The spot has drawn attention from big-wave specialists over the past decade or two. Dan Malloy dropped into a legitimate 20-footer here, and the wave has appeared in mainstream surf media through photos of Alec Parker in similar-sized conditions. The spot remains relatively low-profile in the global big-wave circuit, likely due to its isolation and the commitment required to reach it. Accessing Ombak Tujuh demands serious logistics: it sits hours from any city on Java's remote southwest coast with no settlement or services nearby. The most practical approach is a one-hour boat ride from the nearest access point; overland routes involve long motorbike sections and rough tracks through undeveloped coastline. Once at the lineup, the paddle-out is long and exposed to deep water and strong currents. The coral base demands precise positioning—low tide reveals shallow sections that multiply hazard, while high tide opens the lineup safely. Medical support does not exist locally.

advanced · shortboard

One Palm Point

Panaitan Island, Indonesia

advanced · shortboard

Pacitan

East Java, Indonesia

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Padang Padang

Bali, Indonesia

advanced · intermediate · shortboard

Panaitan Rights

Panaitan Island, Indonesia

advanced · shortboard

Pantai Air Manis

Sumatra Mainland, Indonesia

Pantai Air Manis is a beginner-friendly beach break near Padang on Sumatra's mainland, with a sand bottom and waves from both directions. Southwest swell and northeast winds offer the best conditions. Watch for rips and crowding when the surf is up.

Pasauran Beach

West Java, Indonesia

Pererenan

Bali, Indonesia

Pererenan in Bali, Indonesia is a river mouth break with a reef bottom, best surfed at mid to high tide with northeast winds and southwest swell. The intermediate wave offers both left and right-hand breaking, though surfers should watch for shallow reef, rocks, and rips. The spot near Canggu hosts prestigious competitions including the Indonesian National Surfing Championships and Liga Surfing Indonesia Grand Final.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Pitstops

Mentawai, Indonesia

Pitstops is a beginner-friendly reef break in Mentawai, Indonesia that works best on mid tide with SW swell and SE winds. The right-hand wave peels off a reef bottom, though watch for a shallow reef at low tide and crowded conditions.

Pulau Pisang

South Sumatra, Indonesia

Rifles

Mentawai, Indonesia

Rifles is a challenging right-hand reef break in Mentawai best suited for advanced surfers. The shallow reef bottom creates fast, hollow waves with strong currents and the risk of being dragged over the reef. Best conditions occur with mid to high tide, northwest wind, and south-southwest swell direction.

Sawarna

West Java, Indonesia

Sawarna is a left-hand reef break in West Java near Bayah, suitable for advanced surfers. Best conditions occur on low tides with northeast winds and southwest swell direction. The shallow coral reef bottom presents hazards including urchins, strong currents, and crowds.

Senggigi

Lombok, Indonesia

Senggigi is an intermediate reef break in Lombok, Indonesia near Mataram, with a reef bottom best approached with SW swell and ENE winds. Watch for shallow, sharp coral reef and rocks.

Serangan

Bali, Indonesia

Serangan is a reef break near Sanur with reef and sand bottom, peaking best on SSW swell and WNW wind at mid to high tide. Shallow sharp coral and shifting peaks make collisions a concern; boat-only access is required and wet-season crowds are heavy. The break handles swell from both directions and hosted the 2023 Longboard SUP Revolution event.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Shipwrecks

Bali, Indonesia

Shipwrecks is an advanced reef break near Jungutbatu in Bali that produces right-hand waves. Best conditions occur with southwest swell, ESE wind, and mid-tide. The shallow, sharp coral reef holds shipwreck and barge debris on the inside, rocks in the lineup, and can draw significant crowds.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Silabok Island

Mentawais, Indonesia

Sri Lanka

Bali, Indonesia

Sri Lanka is an advanced reef break in Bali, Indonesia near Nusa Dua that produces right-hand waves best on mid to high tides with SSW swell and SW-NW winds. The break features a sharp, shallow coral reef bottom with hazards including sea urchins, strong currents, and hold-downs, requiring experience and caution.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Suicides - Central Mentawai

Mentawais, Indonesia

Supersuck

Sumbawa, Indonesia

Supersuck is an exceptionally fast left-hander that produces long, powerful barrels down a very shallow live-coral reef. The takeoff requires commitment into an immediate barrel section with a thick, vertical lip that punishes hesitation. Swell must approach from the southwest (200–220°) at a minimum of eight feet, and a westerly component is needed to wrap around the headland that normally blocks southeast trade winds. Easterly winds during the dry season groom the face; mid to high tide is mandatory, as the reef exposes nearly at low tide, making wipeouts a collision with exposed coral rather than water. The danger profile is severe: deep lacerations are common on falls, sea urchins inhabit the shallows, and a strong lateral current pins surfers toward jagged inside sections. The wave was part of Indonesia's classic west-coast circuit in the early nineties but faded from mainstream attention for decades, known mainly to local camp operators and regular surfers who never abandoned it. Koa Rothman's recent rediscovery brought it back into wider conversation. Maluk sits on Sumbawa's southwest coast, roughly three hours by public minibus from Sumbawa Besar or reachable via ferry from Lombok (1.5 hours inland drive plus 1.5-hour crossing to Maluk port). The settlement has several small accommodations serving the break. Conditions are most consistent May through October, with August typically showing the most reliable swell and wind patterns.

advanced · shortboard

Surf break

Indonesia

Telescopes

Mentawai, Indonesia

Telescopes is a left-hand reef break in Mentawai near Tuapejat, suited for advanced surfers. It responds to southwest swell with southeast winds and mid-tide conditions, breaking across a shallow reef bottom. Expect strong currents and crowds at this break.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

The Peak - Krui

South Sumatra, Indonesia

Thunders Mentawais

Mentawais, Indonesia

advanced · shortboard

Tiger Tracks Left

East Java, Indonesia

Tiger Tracks Rights

East Java, Indonesia

Turtles

West Java, Indonesia

Turtles is a reef break near Ujung Genteng in West Java that works best with southwest swell and easterly winds, producing consistent left-hand waves. The break has a shallow coral reef bottom with rocks and rusty pipes that demand respect and careful navigation. Intermediate surfers will find an engaging challenge here, though expect crowds.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Ujung Bocur

Sumatra Mainland, Indonesia

Ujung Bocur is an intermediate point break on Sumatra's mainland near Tanjung Setia, working best on western swell and low tide. The left-hander breaks over a shallow coral reef that produces both exciting waves and exposure to crowds and localism when conditions are small.

Ujung Walur

South Sumatra, Indonesia

Uluwatu

Badung, Indonesia

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Way Jambu

Sumatra Mainland, Indonesia

Way Jambu is a left-breaking reef break on Sumatra's mainland near Bali Village, Indonesia. An expert-level spot with a shallow, sharp reef and rocks, it works best with southwest swell and northeast winds at high tide.

Yo Yo's

Sumbawa, Indonesia

Yo Yo's is a right-hand reef break that forms in Sekongkang Bay, working consistently from small waves up through overhead swells when southwest groundswell combines with offshore easterly winds. It produces long, rippable walls and occasional barrel sections, handling most tidal stages though low-tide wipeouts on the shallow reef do carry real consequences. The reef presents less severe hazard exposure than nearby breaks in the region, with relatively easy paddle-out from sand. Access requires traveling through Lombok airport to Kayangang and taking a fast boat to the Sekongkang area, where local accommodations sit directly on the beach. Sekongkang remains a relatively recent addition to broader Indonesian surf awareness, emerging well after other Sumbawa breaks were established in the 1980s, with no documented notable competitions or prominent surfers specifically tied to the break.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard