Surfing is a sport that usually takes place by riding the waves that are well known among the public and even have communities throughout the country. Surfing is not just any sport, it requires careful preparation, diligent practice, and being brave with all risks. This kind of sport is suitable for those who like the activity of welcoming the waves, following the rhythm, and then surfing freely in the open sea.
Indonesia deserves to be called a surfer’s paradise. As an archipelagic country, it has many of the best surfing spots that can be used as an option for surfing in the middle of the waves. Surf spots in Indonesia have extraordinary natural beauty and also challenging waves to conquer. Not only well known by the local surfers, now more and more surfers from abroad are deliberately coming to Indonesia to enjoy the thrill of surfing at the surf spots that are spread across Indonesia.
Swipe right to know more of the three surfing destinations in Indonesia worth visiting when exploring the archipelago of Indonesia.
The Mentawai Islands, which is also a district in West Sumatra Province, have been known as one of the best surfing locations in the world since 1993. The islands which consist of 4 small islands, namely Siberut Island, Sipora Island, North Pagai Island and South Pagai are visited by at least four thousand foreign surfers every year during the wave season, from March to September. The Mentawai Islands are directly facing the Indian Ocean so that the characteristics of the waves are high and large with around 70 surf wave spots in there.
There are 2 surfing spots in these islands which are named by surfers as the Lances Right and Macaronies spots, both of them are listed as the 10 best surfing spots in the world with consistent waves. The natural conditions of the Mentawai islands are still very beautiful with their own beauty, this is because the Mentawai people are very close and respect the nature around them. They believe that there are three spirits who they believe protect the natural life of the Mentawai Islands. The three are Tai Ka Manua as guardian of the sky, Tai Ka Bagat Koat as guardian of the sea, and Tai Ka Leleu as guardian of forests and mountains. If there is an imbalance between the three natural lives, local people believe that one of the guardian spirits can show anger.
There are two routes to get to Mentawai. The first is by sea using a fast boat that departs from the sea port of Padang city to Sipora Island. This fast boat schedule is three times a week with a capacity of 200 passengers for one trip and a travel time of about 3 hours. The second route is by air from Minangkabau airport in Padang to Rokot airport in Sipora which is more expensive and the number of airlines and schedules is also more limited. To support the activities of surfers, a number of inns or accommodations in the form of resorts and homestays, then food stalls and motorbike rentals are also available in the Mentawai Islands.
With its attractions, Mentawai Islands can be a tourist destination for visitors who are exploring the archipelago of Indonesia, especially in the West Sumatera Province. Let’s plan your trip to Mentawai Islands with Nusantoura Travel and explore the archipelago of Indonesia. Click the button below to contact us.
Nusa Lembongan Island which located in Nusa Penida District, is a separate island from mainland Bali which is administratively included in the Klungkung Regency area. Nusa Lembongan is very suitable for surfing with its big and quite hard waves. World-class surfers flock to Nusa Lembongan to beat the mighty waves in these.
Surfing has become entrenched for the people of Nusa Lembongan. So it is not surprising that during a visit to Nusa Lembongan there will be many elementary school age children who are already proficient at playing their surfboards among the waves of Nusa Lembongan. Even at certain times, international surfing events are often held on Nusa Lembongan. In Nusa Lembongan there are several point breaks, and the famous one is the Playground. This point break has several features, including a calm beach with big waves but not complicated and dangerous. The Playground pointbreak area is a favorite by the surfers who like peace and tranquility surfing.
Along with the improvement of supporting tourism facilities in Nusa Lembongan, there are many choices of other activities that can be done on this island. Nusa Lembongan is indeed more advanced in terms of tourism infrastructure. In addition, Nusa Lembongan has quite a large selection of accommodation facilities with very varied specifications and prices. Therefore, more tourists make this island as their vacation and recreation destination. These tourists come using a speedboat service from Sanur Beach with a travel time of approximately 25-35 minutes.
With its attractions, Nusa Lembongan can be a tourist destination for visitors who are exploring the archipelago of Indonesia, especially in the Bali Province. Let’s plan your trip to Nusa Lembongan with Nusantoura Travel and explore the archipelago of Indonesia. Click the button below to contact us.
Nias Island which is located off the coast of North Sumatra, has become the paradise for surfing lovers, both beginners and professionals. With big waves rolling in combination with the beautiful scenery that creates a very strong attraction for many surfers to come to this island and conquer the waves with a stunning scenery background.
Nias is not only known by local surfers, but also by the worldwide surfers because Nias has two of the best surfing locations in the world called Indicator and The Point. These two locations never seem to stop serving up a series of incredible waves throughout the year. Sorake beach with stunning natural scenery and located in Lagundri bay, south of Nias island, is a place where surfers come to see the very spectacular waves, decorated with white sand that is amazingly beautiful. Almost all of the visitors who visit this beach want to enjoy the ferocity of the waves.
On the Sorake beach, the visitors will easily meet guides who will show which parts of Sorake beach are harmless and can be used for surfing practice. In this beach area the surfers can rest at a Surf Camp called Double H Surf Camp. This camp has bungalows that can accommodate 8 to 10 people and are equipped with bathrooms. Food is also served all day with very good service. Resting at this camp while enjoying a delicious meal accompanied by an amazing and soothing sea view will definitely add to a memorable surfing experience.
With its attractions, Nias Island can be a tourist destination for visitors who are exploring the archipelago of Indonesia, especially in the North Sumatera Province. Let’s plan your trip to Nias Island with Nusantoura Travel and explore the archipelago of Indonesia. Click the button below to contact us.
