Nias
Nias is one of the most perfect right-hand point breaks on Earth—a mechanical barrel machine in Lagundri Bay, off the coast of Sumatra. The surrounding hills funnel offshore winds into the bay, creating glass-like conditions that allow the wave to run for 200+ meters of spiraling perfection. The 2005 earthquake actually improved the wave by lifting the reef, making it even more hollow. This is Indonesia's answer to J-Bay, and many argue it's superior.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (247°)
- Direction range
- 225° - 270°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.7m
- Ideal size
- 3.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 340°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat/ferry
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Sorake Bay
🏛️ Original Indo discovery • 300m potential • Surf history shrine
Lagundri Bay
🌋 Earthquake-improved • 9-second tubes • Indonesian legend
Indicators
🌊 Nias barrel right • High tide perfection • Dangerous low tide reef
Sebatu
🌋 Nias big wave • Outside the bay • Heavy and hollow
8-Frame
🌊 East Nias tube right • Near Hilistaro • Less-visited quality
Walo Hiu
🌊 Nias's heaviest left • 10-second barrels • 30min jungle walk