Hunting the perfect wave is the epitome of surfing life. Although we know that Nihiwatu Beach hosts the greatest wave on the island, we understand that you might be eager to get out, explore and check out other wave sites and you can do so by car or boat.
Experience teamIf the swell at NIHI® Sumba gets too big, Rua serves a less intimidating day out.
Consisting of a fairly soft wave, with both right and left breaks, this cozy bay is perfect for fresher surfers who are still finding their feet on the board.
Waves there tend to break when the surf at NIHI® Sumba is coming in at over eight feet.
Located just across the bay from NIHI® Sumba, Kerewei has three distinct sections depending on the direction of the swell.
Both the outside and middle are great for polishing up your rail work, while the inside offers a fun, small wave for beginners and kids.
It is best at low tides, early in the morning before the wind comes up during (May to September) and in the generally lower wind conditions from October to April.
This right-hand wave can be very powerful when riding the right swell, but it is usually a fun and playful wave for surfing.
Our Boathouse team recommends Wanukaka during March and May and October and January, as a great option for when the winds at NIHI® Sumba are onshore.
This wave is our go-to spot for advanced surfers when the waves are small at NIHI® Sumba. This shifty peak is hollow, powerful and known for random cleanup sets.
Unlike Nihiwatu®, there is no channel and the wave finishes into a cliff, making it a must for thrillseekers.
It is normally two to three times the size of regular surf on Nihiwatu Beach.
A Western reef, this left-hander only starts breaking when the surf at NIHI® Sumba is double overhead or bigger.
It is consistently twice the size of regular surf on Nihiwatu Beach.
This is an advanced wave, only to be surfed by experienced surfers who are comfortable in extreme and heavy surf.
