Advanced Surf Spots in Indonesia

Masokut Island

Wave

Reef Break · Left

Level

Intermediate - Advanced

Season

April – October

Tide

All Tides / Mid preferred

Watch out

Coral Reef • Shallow Inside • Urchins • End-Section Closeout • Currents at Size • Moderate Crowds

Katiet

Wave

Reef break · Right

Level

Intermediate - Advanced

Season

April–October

Swell

S–SW

Tide

Rising Tide; Mid–High preferred for a more forgiving shoulder

Watch out

Shallow Coral Reef • Sharp Reef • Slabby Takeoff • Powerful Barrel • Sea Urchins • Strong Currents • Boat Traffic • Remote Medical Care

Wave

Reef break · Right

Level

Advanced, Expert

Season

April–October

Tide

Mid to High

Watch out

Very shallow coral reef, fast takeoff, powerful barrel, limited exit opportunities, high-consequence wipeouts, reef exposure, changing tides, remote location and limited emergency services. Advanced and expert surfers only.

Wave

Point Reef Break · Right

Level

Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

Season

April–October

Tide

Rising to High

Watch out

Sharp reef, sea urchins, strong currents possible, powerful surf on larger swells, tide sensitive and sharp mangrove roots at the end of the ride. Avoid riding too far into the mangrove forest. Reef booties can be useful. Conditions become substantially more challenging during large swells.

West Sumbawa Regency

Wave

Reef Break Slab · Left

Level

Advanced to Expert

Season

April–October

Tide

Mid to High

Watch out

Very shallow, sharp coral, rocks and boulders. Steep take-off, heavy lip and high-consequence wipeouts; low tide can be dangerously shallow. Difficult entry and exit and stronger currents on bigger swells. Experience on powerful tropical reefs is strongly recommended.

Wave

Reef break · Left

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Season

April - October

Swell

S–SW–W

Tide

Low to Mid Tide

Watch out

Coral Reef • Fast Sections • Shallow Water at Low Tide • Reef Cuts • Remote Location

Wave

Reef break · Left

Level

Intermediate to Expert; advanced only when large

Season

April–October; year-round potential

Swell

W - SW

Tide

Low to Incoming / Mid Tide

Watch out

Powerful Barrels • Heavy Hold-Downs • Coral Reef • Large Cleanup Sets • Strong Currents • Remote Medical Access

Jasri

Wave

Cobblestone Point Break · Right

Level

Intermediate / Advanced

Season

November through March

Tide

Mid tide, preferably incoming

Watch out

Jasri’s slippery cobblestone entry and exit require care, with local guidance recommended to identify the safest access point. The break favors mid tide and larger swells; expect fast sections at low tide, backwash at high tide and competitive crowds when conditions align. Protect your feet and fins, respect the local lineup, and be prepared for limited water-safety coverage.

Kuta

Wave

Beach break · Left / Right

Level

All Levels

Season

May through October

Tide

Mid Tide

Watch out

Although Kuta has a forgiving sandy bottom, shifting sandbars can create strong currents, closeouts and unpredictable peaks. Avoid crowded lesson areas, use extra caution during larger swells and be aware of possible debris and pollution during the wet season.

Wave

Reef Break · Left

Level

Intermediate, Expert, Advanced

Season

April–October

Tide

Rising, High, Falling

Watch out

Sharp and shallow coral reef, sea urchins, powerful waves, strong currents possible, long paddle to and from the lineup, rocky access on one side of the bay and seaweed farms with exposed metal pipes near the shore-access area. Low tide increases reef exposure. Save enough energy for the long paddle back to shore.

Wave

Reef · Left

Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Season

April–October

Tide

Rising to High

Watch out

Sharp coral reef that gets shallow at lower tide, sea urchins and a long paddle. Currents are possible and sections get more powerful as the swell builds. Beginners should avoid low tide and surf small days with local guidance.

Wave

Reef Break · Left / Right

Level

All Levels

Season

April–October

Tide

Mid to High and Best with Rising Tide

Watch out

Sharp coral reef, shallow reef at lower tides, strong currents possible when the swell increases, sea urchins, tide sensitive and more powerful on larger days. Beginners should surf during smaller conditions with sufficient water over the reef and preferably with local guidance.

Wave

Fun, open-faced, user-friendly right · Right

Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Season

April–October

Tide

Mid to High Tide

Watch out

Reef bottom, shallow sections at lower tide, changing tides, stronger and faster on larger swells, beginners should surf under appropriate conditions/guidance, remote location, limited emergency services.

Wave

Right

Level

Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

Season

April–October

Tide

High

Watch out

Reef bottom, fast and heavy sections, powerful takeoff, barrel sections, shallow reef exposure, higher consequences as swell increases, remote location and limited emergency services. Best suited to confident intermediate through expert surfers.

West Sumbawa

Wave

Reef Break · Right

Level

Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

Season

April–October

Tide

Mid to High Tide

Watch out

Shallow and sharp coral reef, rocks, fast takeoffs, powerful and hollow sections, strong currents possible, tide sensitive, swell dependent, and higher consequences on larger days. Low tide can expose the reef. Best suited to confident intermediate through expert surfers.

Wave

Reef break · Right

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Season

April – October

Swell

W – SW

Tide

Mid to High Tide

Watch out

Coral Reef • Fast Closing Sections • Strong Currents • Difficult Paddle-Out • Shallow Reef • Remote Location

Wave

Reef Point Wave · Right

Level

Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

Season

April–October

Tide

Mid to High

Watch out

Reef bottom, powerful surf, large swell exposure, shifting peaks, barrel sections, strong currents possible, significantly more consequential at larger sizes, step-up board recommended on solid swells, remote location and limited emergency services.

Wave

Fast, powerful reef wave with occasional hollow and barreling sections · Right-hand, with occasional shorter lefts

Level

Intermediate - Advanced

Season

May - October

Tide

Mid to High Tide

Watch out

Pantai Ujung is a powerful, shallow reef break with currents, challenging access and limited water-safety coverage. Check the tide and entry route, avoid surfing after heavy rainfall, and seek current advice from experienced local surfers before paddling out.

Telo

Wave

Point Break · Right

Level

Intermediate to Expert

Season

April–October

Tide

All tides

Watch out

Excellent on solid SW–W swell with E–NE winds. mproves substantially with size and can handle large swell. Shallow reef, strong currents, powerful surf, swell dependent, wind sensitive, remote location, boat access, limited emergency services, experienced surfers recommended.

Wave

Reef break · Left

Level

Intermediate to Expert

Season

April - October

Swell

W - SW

Tide

Moving Tide / Mid Tide

Watch out

Coral Reef • Powerful Barrels • Fast Sections • Strong Currents • Shallow Inside Reef • Larger-Swell Power • Remote Medical Access

Wave

Reef break · Left

Level

Beginner - Advanced

Season

April – October

Swell

S–SW–W

Tide

Mid to High; all tides with larger swell

Watch out

Coral Reef • Shallow Sections • Reef Cuts • Stronger Surf on Large Swells • Remote Medical Access

Wave

Reef break · Left-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Western South Pagai Island

Wave

Reef break · Right

Level

Intermediate + Advanced

Season

May–October

Swell

S–W / SW

Tide

All Tides; Rising/Mid preferred

Watch out

Shallow Uneven Reef • Sharp Coral • Steep Takeoff • Fast Hollow Sections • Strong Currents • Difficult Exit at Size • Crowds

Wave

Reef break · Left-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Katiet, Sipora (Mentawai Islands)

Wave

Reef break · Right-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Wave

Reef break · Left-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Wave

Reef break · Left-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Wave

Reef break · Left-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Wave

Reef break · Left-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Wave

Reef break · Right-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

June to September

Tide

Best on a mid-to-high tide

Watch out

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

Wave

Point break · Left-hand

Level

Advanced

Season

April to October (dry season)

Tide

All tides; best on a pushing tide

Watch out

Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.