PLANCONG.COM – The Best Surf Spot in Indonesia. Indonesia is well-known as one of the world’s surfing paradises. With a stretch of coast from the western to eastern regions of Indonesia, there are countless surfing locations that you can visit to hone your surfing skills to conquer the waves in the ocean.
For you fans of surfing, here are the recommendations for the best surfing locations in Indonesia, whose quality has been recognized worldwide!
Best Surf Spot in Indonesia
1. Sipora Island, West Sumatra
West Sumatra is one of the places that has a lot of world-class surfing locations. You can find some of them in the Mentawai Islands Region. However, the one that has the most worldwide popularity is Sipora Island, whose wave quality is said to be one of the best in the world.
If you are interested in conquering the waves on Sipora Island, try to come around April because at that time the waves at this surfing location are at the most suitable altitude for surfing.
2. Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara
Still in East Nusa Tenggara, you can also find the best surfing destinations in Rote Island, one of the southernmost regions of Indonesia. One of the beaches on Rote Island which is often a favorite surfing location is Nemberala Beach. Because of the challenging waves on this beach, every year a surfing tournament is held in this place.
3. Nihiwatu Island, East Nusa Tenggara
Located in West Sumba, Nihiwatu Island is one of the islands which is famous for its natural beauty in East Nusa Tenggara. Starting from the stretch of fine white sand and beautiful clear blue waters, to the rolling waves that are very suitable for surfing, Nihiwatu Island is not only a tourist destination, but a very challenging surfing location.
4. Nias, North Sumatra
Another world-class surfing location in Indonesia is on Nias Island, West Sumatra. Not only is it famous for its culture and customs, it turns out that Nias is also known as one of the best surfing spots in the world.
With consistent rolling waves throughout the year with a height of up to 5 meters, it is clear that Nias must be included in the list of surfing locations that you must visit
5. Tanjung Setia Beach, Lampung
Located in Lampung, Tanjung Setia Beach is the next surfing location in Indonesia that offers waves up to 6 to 7 meters in height. Still in the Bukit Barisan National Park area, this surfing location is even more attractive because it is close to various other natural tourist destinations.
6. Uluwatu Beach, Bali
Talking about surfing destinations in Indonesia, of course Bali must be included in the list of the best tourist destinations for surfing fans. Providing a lot of surfing locations, of course, you will never be satisfied surfing in Bali.
One of the most popular surfing locations in Bali is Uluwatu Beach in South Kuta. Not only does it have a beautiful sunset panorama, Uluwatu Beach has high waves which make it one of the best surfing locations in Indonesia.
7. Bangko-Bangko Beach, West Nusa Tenggara
Next is Bangko-bangko Beach in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Even though in terms of tourism this beach may be less famous than Sanggigi beach or other beaches in Lombok, the waves on Bangko-bangko Beach are very tempting for surfers to conquer roll after roll of waves on this beach.
8. Plengkung Beach, Banyuwangi
Located in the area of Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi, East Java, Plengkung Beach which is known as G-Land is one of the mainstay and favorite surfing locations for surfers both from within and outside the country.
Having a wave roll that reaches a height of 4 to 6 meters in a 5 minute interval allows surfers to enjoy the waves for a longer duration. No wonder this surfing location has hosted several international surfing events.
9. Pantai Ombak Tujuh, West Java
Pantai Ombak Tujuh is another best surfing destination in Indonesia. Lining facing the Indian Ocean along with other beaches in Sukabumi, West Java, this surfing location is famous for its ombang rolls that are stacked and come in sequence.
Not only the waves, the composition of the rocks around the beach provides a charming exotic panorama at this surfing location.
10. Kampar River, Riau
If all previous surfing locations were ocean, it is different from the next surfing locations that you can find in Riau, which are in rivers. The Bono phenomenon, or Bono waves, is a meeting of ocean tides and river tides so that the Kampar River can have waves that can even reach 4 to 5 meters in height!
However, to be able to enjoy the sensation of surfing on the river, you can visit the Kampar River at the right time, namely during the full moon in August and December. Of course, this surfing location will provide a surfing experience that is much different from other surfing locations.
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Those are some recommendations for the best surfing spots in Indonesia that will provide the maximum experience for surfing fans. Which surfing location is your favorite choice?