Buying Surf Property in Indonesia as a Foreigner: The 2026 Guide to Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and the Mentawais

Foreigners can't own freehold land in Indonesia, but they can legally hold surf property through Hak Pakai, a registered lease or a foreign-owned company. Here is how each route works in 2026, what the Bali crackdown on nominees and illegal villas means for buyers, and which coasts work in which season.