The Best Surfing Spot in Indonesia
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Indonesia is a country rich in beautiful beaches. Indonesia therefore become one of the world tourist destination. Many tourists are tempted to feel the beauty of the sunset and sunrise from the beach Indonesia. For surfers, beach Indonesia is a paradise for big waves and can race them in the surf andrenalin.
So many beaches that can be surfing destination, and even still many unexplored beaches that are still pure impressed. I’ll show you some spot best surfing destination. Because Indonesia is a vast country and many areas that have the potential to surf , then this information can be one of the references for you who will come to Indonesia.
1. Bali Island
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People have said it for years, Bali is amazing, beautiful, and the surf is epic. Many places can be your choice of surfing in this beautiful island. Of the many places to surf in Bali, I will have several beaches for you.
- Padang-padang Beach, This beach area is located in the hills near Uluwatu. This beach is not visited by many people, so the atmosphere will be very interesting to try to rush the waves here. With the white sand, this beach also offers a variety of charms to be seen.
For the beginners, there are a lot of local guides who will be ready to help you even give info when the best time to surf. - Kuta Beach, certainly not a stranger to you. So famous beach is also ideal for surfing. Starting from early morning until just before the sun back into the clash, the beach is packed with new surfers have learned to pro. Many surf schools are ready to help you to study here. Local events and international levels are often held here.
- Balangan Beach, This coast near Padang-padang beach. It was not easy to find, because there is no good road access here. But now there is good road access and the beach is starting many visited mainly by surfers.
- Uluwatu Beach, This beach has large waves and very suitable for international surfers. Around this place there are many choices of accommodation or lodging that offers a variety of prices.
Following we present a map of Bali which is equipped with a point that can help you choose the beach surfing destination.
bali map surf spots
2. G-Land, Plengkung Beach of Banyuwangi
Plengkung Beach or often called G-Land in Banyuwangi has a very terrible waves making it suitable for tourists who like to surf. Banyuwangi is a district located in the easternmost tip of East Java Province. To the north is bordered by Situbondo, bordering west and Bondowoso Jember, east of Bali Strait and on the south by the Indian Ocean. Geographically, Banyuwangi is located at coordinates 7.43 ° – 8.46 ° latitude and 113.53 ° – 114.38 ° East. How to get there?
- From Bamyuwangi to Kalipahit (35 km) by bus, Kalipahit to Pasaranyar (3 km) rent a car or motorcycle, Pasaranyar to Trianggulasi (12 km) by car, Trianggulasi – Pancur – Plengkung (7 km).
- Banyuwangi – Benculuk (35 km) by bus, Benculuk – Grajagan (18 km) by bus, Grajakan – Plengkung by speed boat.
G-Land surfing banyuwangi
3. Lombok Island
Central Lombok beach directly facing the southern part of the Ocean Indonesia is a natural wealth extraordinary. White sand beaches that extend along the South Lombok with big waves suitable for surfing. One of them is Gerupuk Gulf. In this bay there are five points which is very suitable for surfing.
Five places to surf in the Gulf Gerupuk named after the hometown of the most tourists visit. Surfing beach locations in Perigi Beach called by Tokyo Point or Bumbang Bay. The name is in accordance with Japanese travelers who frequent this place to surf. So did the Batulawang called Komodo Point, Giligolong (obai/rolacosta), Dondon (Kamek points) and Terasak (takar-akar). Following lombok map can be a guide for you.
lombok map surfer guide
4. Mentawai Island
There are rumors saying the Mentawai is the third ranking from 10th place in the world’s best surfing. The Mentawai Islands lie roughly 100 km off of the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. They consist of 4 main islands with many smaller islands scattered throughout. From north to south, the main islands are Siberut, Sipora, North Pagi, and South Pagi. These islands block most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra, but they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world. Access to the islands is by sea only with regular ferries to the main trading ports, but by far the best way to access the surf is by charter boat.
mentawai island wave
I hope this article can help you, good surf..
