Overview of South sumatra: South Sumatra
is located in the south area of the main
island of Sumatra one of the largest islands in the world,
the area of interest to surfers is an area of remote coastline
of about 100km in the Lampung province. Generally speaking
apart from surfers there is very little other tourism although
the area backs onto some great national parks where rare animals
in the wild such as tigers and elephants still roam.
The Waves: Unlike many areas in Indonesia
where the swell often wraps around an Island or peninsula,
most of the waves in South sumatra are exposed to the full
brunt of the open ocean and are more raw, thick
and chunky in nature, although off course there are exceptions
to this such as the long walls of Karang nyimbor and the area
in Krui.
Crowd
wise: There is a fair amount of misinformation
about crowds in South sumatra, here is the facts, there is
now
a large
number of losmens/surf camps at "Karang Nyimbour/Ujung
bocur"
and like anywhere in Indonesia from April to September the
point can get crowded especially in the months of june/july/August.
other waves in the area are more hit and miss, crowded one
day empty the next, see each wave description for more on
crowds.
#Also of note in the near future flights to Krui from Jakarta
with Susi air are rumored to commence, which may add another
factor to crowds, changing the travel time from Jakarta from
about 6-9 hours to an estimated 30-45 minutes.
Karang nyimbor/Ujung bocur- The most consistent
spot and the main wave of focus in South sumatra, Karang nyimbour/Ombak
bocur is a very long left, that changes with mood depending
on swell size, direction and tide, perhaps not world class
it's mostly a fun rippable left with wally sections, peeling
section's crumbling lips and a few barrels thrown in the mix.
Although it's not
a barrel from start to finish like many waves in Indonesia,
it is a fun reliable
wave that just about any surfer can have fun on and what it
lacks
in
quality
it
makes up for in consistency breaking in just about any condition,
swell direction and size tide etc.
It must also be noted once this was a fairly un crowded wave
however over the last few years a number of losmens/surf camps
have popped up on the
point
and as a result can get crowded, although like many spots in
Indonesia if you time it right, you can often get uncrowded
sessions.
Way Jambu(Sumatran pipe)- Not as consistent
as Karang nyimbor but when on is a world
class left offering, multiple tube sections and thick lips
suited to better surfers.
Bali village-left and rights reefs when smaller.
Mandiri- Yes a beachie in Indonesia, like
any beach sand banks changes from day to day week to week,
but generally Mandiri is a high quality hollow peaky beachie
and possibly one of the best, if not the best beachie in
Indo, best surfed early before the wind gets up.
The peak- Located in front of a secret sumatra
surf camp, picture perfect peak breaking over a shallow reef
, the wave is mostly
a right and throws out a barrel from take of to end, looks
great in photo's although in reality the waves is extremely
short, and it can be a frustrating and hard wave
to surf
stand
up but a perfect wave for body
boarders.
Krui left- When on a quality left of average
length offering some nice sections and a few barrels, suitable
to most surfers, only negative is it needs a solid swell to
get waves so normally is very small and inconsistent it can
also get crowded
due to it being a fun little wave and the fact when it does
break most other spots are to big for the average joe.
Krui right- Another quality wave
although rather short offers a good barrel from start to finish
over
reef and sand, also needs a very solid/big swell to start
breaking and can get crowded easily due to the same reasons
as Krui left.
Banana island(P. Pisang)-A hollow powerful
right and very heavy left break off either end of the island.
Jenny's/Drew's-Quite a drive north from krui
area is a fun right reef, not the longest or most perfect wave,
but
it does offer
a few good sections and is suitable for all levels of surfers,
best early morning or in wet season, crowds here are hit and
miss.
Honey smacks/walur- Hollow thick, chunky
left, suited to body boarders and experienced surfers.
Jimmy left and right- Two waves in this area
a left off the south point and a right in the north end,
both are heavy and hollow waves and only for experienced surfers.
Other waves- Above are the main waves however
the area also has a few other waves that are generally more
fickle
reefs/ledges and beachie's.
South
Sumatra surf
camps/resorts:There
is many surf camps/losmens now located in South Sumatra,
currently there is only really mid to budget style accommodation,
mostly losmens with basic meals included in the price,
the majority are located
at Karang Nyimbor/Ujung bocur, the longest and most consistent
wave in the area.
#Rates include accommodation and food, but don't include transfers
and transport to other waves unless stated all accommodation
is at Karang Nyimbor/Ujung bocur unless stated.
Secret Sumatra- Located in front of the peak
a wave more suited to body boarders, this camp is also owned
by body boarders, private villa accommodation,max guest 12
(AUD $154-$164 pp pn price includes airfares from/return to
Jakarta
and
transfer cost and transport to waves+ extras,cheaper rate for
couples/non surfer) www.secretsumatra.com
Mandiri beach club- located 15 minutes west
of Karang nyimbor in front of Mandiri beach breaks, shared
budget and double rooms ($25-$35 pp pn) www.themandiribeachclub.com
Ombak indah- The original surf camp on the
point, max guest 30 (AUD$96-$132 pp pn price includes
flights/transfers and accommodation in Jakarta, only premium
packages include transport to waves + extras, walk in rate
$45-$70pp pn) www.ombakindahsurfcamp.com
Karang nyimbor surf camp- run by American
Andy, max guest ? ($38-$66 pp pn package
rates include transfers from Bandar lampung airport(not Jakarta),
$35-$55 pp pn walk in rate, transport to waves extra) www.surfcampsumatra.com
Damai Bungalows- Twin share
bungalows, with large open two story pavilion building, max
12 guest ($40
pp pn),walk in rate, packages also available ($1390 13
nights) includes overnight accomadation in Jakarta, domestic
airflights,
transfers etc www.damaibungalows.com
Krui surf camp- (Ndalem Ibu surf camp)
Rp 65,000 pp pn accomadation only or Rp 75,000 Rp Aaccomadation+
breakfast or Rp125,000 pp pn accomadation + all meals (free
tea and coffee included in all prices) transfers and car
and motor bike rental available www.kruisurfcamp.com
Way teluk surf camp- about $5 pp pn(Rp
50,000) accomadation only or $12 pp pn(Rp 120,000 ) includes
3 meals, contact Zaviery
/ Manager, +62 0812 711 6000 7 or wayteluk@gmail.com or
Wayteluk
surf camp on facebook (website comming soon)
Vonkrui surf camp- about $7 (Rp75,000)
pp pn accomadation only or $12 (Rp 125,000) pp pn includes
3 meals, contact Marni 081379966020 /
phn 072221812. room rp 125.000 includes 3 meals. or Vonkrui
surf camp on facebook.
