As an archipelago country, Indonesia has various beautiful beaches with exotic views. But that’s not all the beaches have to offer—Indonesia has beaches with challenging rolling waves that attract many surfers from all over the world.
One of the country’s most popular surfing spots is in Sumba, a little island just south of Bali. Most of the island is still untouched, leaving room for many adventures and discoveries in its wake.
As the beach is less crowded, you’ll get to have the time and space to fully explore the waves for yourself.
To better know if Sumba is good for surfing, read more below. You’ll also find out the best surfing spots in Sumba and the best time to do it!
Is Sumba Good for Surfing?
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Shaped like a sideways cashew nut, Sumba Island has a unique coastline on the southeast and southwest part of the island.
This allows for great waves suitable for surfing. You can find waves with various difficulties, be it for beginners or professional surfers.
The surfing zone is basically divided into two: west and east. The western breaks are the more popular zone now, as it is located in a more developed part of Sumba.
The majority of the surfers will likely hang out in the west part, so you’ll meet a few other surfers. It’s the perfect spot to make friends or find a mentor if you’re a beginner.
However, if you’re looking for emptier beaches, then you can visit the eastern breaks. You can enjoy great waves and surf to your heart’s content without worrying about the crowds.
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Best Surfing Spots in Sumba
1. The Office
You definitely wouldn’t mind staying here from nine to five. Not only does this white-sanded beach have a picturesque view, but it also serves as a surfing paradise.
The Office is a great surfing break suitable for intermediate surfers and up. You can enjoy some mellow and slow-moving walls on this spot.
The blue water will also refresh and free you from any burden you carry—it’s a free-spirited zone to lose yourself in!
2. Marosi
The Marosi beach gives way to a reef break that allows A-frames on both the left and right. During the peak season, though, it can be quite challenging to perform duck dives in the absence of a good channel.
3. Occy’s Left
Located just in front of the famous Nihiwatu Resort, this surf break is one of the most fantastic surfing spots in Sumba.
You will get access to God’s Left because it has a godly spinning hollow section that mellows out into a wall. Another great thing about it is the chance to admire the reef and its rich marine life.
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4. Miller’s Rights
This very popular and rare Sumba gem is accessible only by boat. The wave is great for intermediate surfers; you can stick closer to the inside part and catch the wave when it fattens out and loses hollowness.
There are so many ways to play around in this wave that you can’t help but want to come back for more.
5. Racetrack
You can guess by the name; Racetrack is the faster section of surf break just in front of the Kalala Beach. It offers a great drop then right into a pull-in section where there’s not too much room for maneuvering.
So if you’re looking for something fast to get your adrenaline pumping, then Racetrack belongs to your must-visit surfing spot list!
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Best Time to Go Surfing in Sumba
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Now that you know all the information about surfing in Sumba, you might want to start planning your trip to this beautiful island.
If you’re looking for some great surfing experience, between March to October sees the most consistent southeast tradewinds and the best breaks. This time period also happens to be the dry season, so you won’t have to worry about rain and thunder when surfing.
However, it’s not to say that you can’t surf at any other time in Sumba. The rainy season usually lasts from November to February. You can still surf, but expect daily rain showers during your visit.
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