NIAS

Nias is famous for the perfect waves breaking off Lagundri Bay. While earthquakes in 2004 and 2005 changed the reef, the famous right hander is still perfect – and still world class. New surf breaks have been discovered since the earthquakes.

Lagundri Bay has become a starting point towards those new waves. As a result, this spot is not as crowded as before and one seldom finds more than twenty surfers at a time in a line-up, even in peak seasons. The Nias wave operates perfectly from 2 to 15 feet.

Access is easy thanks to a break in the reef called "The Keyhole" that will spare you getting over the sand bar no matter how big this obstacle is. The reef itself is not dangerous compared to other surfing spots in Indonesia. The corals are abundant but not aggressive. Because of the geographical position of the archipelago, this cluster of islands is one of the most interesting areas in the world.

Directly facing the famous roaring forties and the howling fifties, these islands receive consistent swells from March to October that are 4 to 12 feet high and that can even reach 15 feet between May and September. From November to February, the swells are smaller in size but still frequent and they are usually 2 to 4 feet high, which make them ideal waves for beginners.

Resorts, Surf Camps and Boat Trips in Indonesia:
Check out Aloita Resort and Spa, Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures and G-Land Jungle Surf Camp