Surfing
Nias, Mentawai, Uluwatu are world class breaks that can be surfed all year round. Small wonder that surfers from around the world flock to Indonesia to experience the rolling tubes and spectacular beaches that these islands have to offer.
Here the surf is always up, so grab your board and come and discover what other surfers have known for years, that Indonesia truly has some of the world's best waves.
Uluwatu
Uluwatu is the most famous wave of Bali. There is always some swell here so it's also always crowded. The spot offers several waves which are working with different swells and tides: The Peak: best at mid and high tide. Closes out at low tide. In front of the cave. it's the most consistant. Short and powerful waves, tubes. The take off is moving. It works from 1ft to 8ft. The most crowded. One of the sections closes more than the others...
Location: Bali » Bali, Kab. Badung
Parangtritis
Escape from the city for a while and take the short drive from Yogya to the mystical Parangtritis beach where dramatic jagged cliffs meet a glistening volcanic black sand beach. Located around 28 km (17 miles) from Yogya this is the ideal distance to come for a day trip to take a break out of the city and soak up the roar of the waves and the astounding atmosphere. Here you’ll see some incredibly green lush hills set against the backdrop of...
Location: Java » DI Yogyakarta » Kota Yogyakarta
World's Best Surfing at G-Land
Indonesia is a country with some of the worlds best surf spots and there are none that are better than Plengkung beach at Grajagan, East Java. Nicknamed by surfers as the ‘gland’ or G-land – the surf here consistently produces some of the best and most well known waves in the world. Set amongst picturesque jungle surrounds, prepare for an exhilirating experience surfing world class waves. The beach is located on the edge...
Location: Java » East Java
Tanjung Setia Beach: Lampung’s Secret Surfers Paradise
Secluded along the western coast of Lampung, beyond the thick forests of the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park lies an enchanting hidden paradise called Tanjung Setia Beach. Although obscured from spotlights, the waves at Tanjung Setia are touted as among the world's best by surfers from all over the globe, and at par with the world famous surf of Hawaii. Located some 273 kms or some 6-7 hours driving from the province’s capital...
Location: Sumatra » Lampung » Kab. Lampung Barat
Tapaktuan : Surf , Beaches and Waterfalls
Tapaktuan is a fairly remote and rugged town on the coast of southwest Aceh Province facing the Indian Ocean, affectionately dubbed by many foreign tourists as “the prettiest town in Sumatra.” The coast of Tapaktuan is lined with large boulders and sees massive waves striking the shore. Aside from the beautiful waves, another main attraction is the large expanse of shimmering white sand along the beach. Beyond the beaches are a...
Location: Sumatra » Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam » Kab. Aceh Selatan
Sumba: Powerful Surf, living megalithic culture and fine ikat cloths
Facing the wide Indian Ocean, the island of Sumba in the province of East Nusatenggara is a surfer’s paradise. The large rolling Sumba barrels usually appear between May through October when waves can be either very high and strong or very flat as breaks are directly exposed to wide open ocean swells. This kind of powerful surf, however, though very challenging, should only be ventured by professionals. However, throughout the year, swells...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » East Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Sumba Barat, Kab. Sumba Timur
SUKABUMI: For Caving, Rafting, Camping, Trekking and Surfing Adventures
Located on the southern slopes of lush Mt. Gede-Mt. Pangrango National Park in West Java, the district of Sukabumi is cool and scenic and is a favored area for outbound group activities that include camping, mountain trekking, whitewater rafting, to adventurous caving that descends deep underground into dark cavernous domes with stalagtites and stalacmites. During Dutch colonial days, the town of Sukabumi and its surroundings was the favored...
Location: Java » West Java » Kota Sukabumi
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Lakey Beach: strong Left Hander Waves that challenge world’s best Surfers
Have you ever heard the term “left-hander” waves? If you have not and want to see or even conquer this surfing experience then come to Lakey Beach. This beach is located in the Hu'u Village, Dompu Regency, in the province of West Nusa Tenggara on the east coast of Sumbawa Island. Lakey beach is a long, wide, palm-lined, white-sand stretch of beach fronted by reef. Much of the bottom is rocky, but farther up the beach it's...
Location: The Nusa Tenggara Islands » West Nusa Tenggara » Kab. Dompu