Here are 10 of the best surfing locations in Indonesia.
1. Plengkung Beach, Banyuwangi
Plengkung beach is located 20 kilometers from the village Grajagan and included as part of the National Park Alas Purwo Banyuwangi, East Java. The beach is also known among surfers as G-Land has a wave with a height of 6 to 8 feet along the 2 mile. Waves at the beach Plengkung also has a 7 rolls at intervals of about 5 minutes due to the pressure of sea water from the South Pole. No wonder if the waves on the beach is touted as the second best waves after Hawaii. One proof of his fame was at this beach surfing competition ever held an international level, known as "G-Land Banyuwangi International Team Challenge". The competition was attended by 12 teams surfers from eight countries, including Australia, France, USA, UK, New Zealand and Indonesia.
2. The island of Nias, North Sumatra
Among the international surfers, Nias Island are known for having the waves were so fantastic. Waves roll perfect waves with heights reaching 2-15 feet. Nias island famous among surfers the world because it has two of the best surf spots of the world called "The Point" and "Indicator". Both endless displays remarkable series of waves throughout the year. The island also has a lot of coral, but do not interfere with activities of surfing. The most famous surfing spots on the island is Sorake and Lagundri.
3. The island of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, Bali
No doubt about it, the charm of the beach in Bali always captivate anyone who came, including surfers world. The most popular place for surfing is Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. The waters of Nusa Penida island famous for diving in the area Penida Bay, Manta Point, Stone Meling, Stone Barns, Batu Abah, Toyapakeh, and Malibu Point. Typically, a surfer who comes will seek its own spot in order to enjoy the ocean waves with fun without the interference of others. Besides Nusa Penida, a place that has high waves and fun to be a place to surf is Nusa Lembongan, located not far from Nusa Penida.
4. Uluwatu, Bali
Uluwatu Beach Wave height reaches a height of about 5 to 8 meters and famous among surfers with strong short wave and mutually bersusulan. Therefore, Uluwatu Beach is only used for professional surfers. The uniqueness of the unique waves in Uluwatu Uluwatu is made beach was ranked 3rd best surfing spots in the world by CNN Travel.
5. Coastal Mentawai, West Sumatra
Mentawai Islands are located off the coast of Padang, West Sumatra province had 400 known surf spots with different difficulty levels. 49 points is a favorite among foreign surfers, one of which is located in the surf spot Sipora Island, Mentawai Islands. Sipora Island in the list of 20 best surf spots in the world by CNN Travel was reduced to rubble by the tsunami in 2010. But thanks to the help of a number of people in this country and internationally (and SurfAid International is one of them) now Sipora Island rose and reaffirmed its position as inappropriate location visited by surfers.
6. Nihiwatu Island, West Sumba
Nihiwatu Island is located in West Sumba, East Nusa Islands. Here you can enjoy a beautiful blend of natural, cultural uniqueness, the friendliness of the local population following the sensation of riding waves challenging. Known as God Left Waves, the resort which is a single manager Nihiwatu Beach limit of up to 10 people are allowed surfers riding waves Nihiwatu in one day. This was done in an effort to maintain the privacy and security of visitors to other hotels.
7. Tanjung Setia Beach, West Lampung
Tanjung Setia Beach is already known by foreign tourists but not by the local community. The beach is a favorite and one of the best places in the world for water sports. The waves at this beach is one of the highest waves in the world because of dealing directly with the Indian Ocean. The waves at this beach could reach 6-7 meters high with a length of 200 meters.
8. Watu Sack, East Java Pacitan
Sacks Watu is nirvana. Behind the beauty, Watu Sacks proved to have incredible waves. With this type of reef break and seabed in the form of rock, at certain moments Sacks Watu can produce barrels that will make the surfer was in heaven. Good surfer with style and natural goofy can surf here because Watu Sacks has left and right waves. The place is also not too crowded, so surfers can surf freely pursue. Offshore wind usually comes in the month from April to October, making these months are the best times to mingle with the barrel Watu sacks.
9. Seven Waves Beach, Sukabumi, West Java
For those of you who like to try out malignancy bersurfing hefty Seven Waves can get the adrenaline become elevated. Usually the surfers from around the world very like state high waves, elongated and broke on the coast. All these criteria can be found in the Seven Waves. Seven Waves own name is said to come from the surf this beach that he always numbered seven consecutive mutually to each other. In addition to enjoying the surfing, or you yourself try surfing to feel the sensation of rolling waves and totaled seven, here also can do other activities such as fishing, take pictures, or simply relax.
10. Island East
The islands in the East West has some of the best waves in Indonesia. The islands of West Timor and Rote has some famous spots, break points (such as T-Lands), and quite a few secret places. T-Land is a major surf here, a snap goofie can do many times, you can do a nose rider as long as you want or enjoy a break on the spirit of free travel. Roti is the furthest south point of Indonesia, with beautiful beaches and surfbreaks stunning unspoiled, tropical rain forest, savanna and hills ending in steep cliffs. You now have the opportunity to enjoy this exciting experience in Indonesia.