NIHI Sumba sits before Occy’s Left, a legendary break that has long drawn surfers to these shores. From first light sessions to long afternoons waiting for the perfect set, the rhythm of the ocean shapes each day. Whether it’s your first wave or your hundredth, NIHI Sumba offers barefoot access to the water and an open invitation to paddle out, challenge yourself, and return again and again.
At the very heart of the NIHI® Sumba experience is a Perfect Left.
The magic of this perfect wave has and always will be the wild and unfiltered freedom surfers who visit our resort can feel while experiencing this extraordinary part of the Indian Ocean.
LIMITED SURFERS
To maintain a globally unparalleled surfing experience, we limit the wave to fifteen (15) registered surfers per day, so please ensure you get your bookings in to avoid disappointment.
Known as “God’s Left” or “Occy’s Left” (after Australian surfer Mark Occhilupo), the wave is popular for its rugged character.
For even the most experienced surfer, the NIHI® wave presents a challenge due to its sensitivity to nature’s conditions: tides, size, strength, and direction.
However, the reward for catching an epic ride is a 300-meter-long, thrilling journey through sections of rippling swell and heaving barrels.
GOOD TO KNOW
Our jet-ski service fee is part of a safe and sound surf experience at NIHI® Sumba.
Novice and first-time surfers can still get their feet wet with lessons on Nihiwatu beach, depending on the swell. Calmer waters can often be found at nearby Coconut Cove, where surfers can spend half a day with breakfast or lunch and do some light surfing, then be driven back to the resort.
SURF LESSONS
We also offer surf lessons for all ages and tandem surfing to assist little ones with deepening their connection to the ocean.
As the sky melts into brilliant shades of gold, amber, and fire, there’s no better place to be than on horseback along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach as the sun slips below the horizon. This is NIHI Sumba.
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Venture beyond @nihi to one of Sumba’s most beautiful coastlines.
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Head out onto the open water to the best fishing spots and cast your line before continuing onwards to Konda where you’ll be welcomed by @kondamaloba.
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Unwind between an oceanfront pool and Sumba’s turquoise waters while your freshly caught fish is prepared over an open fire before being served for lunch.
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If you’re feeling like you need some more adventure, take to the water on jet ski and feel the wind in your hair as you explore the natural beauty of the bay.
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This is an experience shaped and refined by the wild beauty of Sumba.
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No trending music. This is what magic really sounds like: waves rolling onto the shores of Nihiwatu Beach, horses cooling off in the salty waters, and the wild spirit of NIHI Sumba.
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Front-row seats to one of NIHI’s most iconic morning rituals.
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Grab breakfast with a friend as horses wander freely along the shoreline, with the Indian Ocean stretching beyond. 🤍
Hidden within the raw terrain of the island are little known gems waiting to be discovered. Embark on an adventure with @nihi by exploring the natural environment of Sumba. You’ll set off in an open aired vehicle and drive through the landscapes with a sense of excitement at what you may encounter. A trek to the Blue Waterfall is one such adventure that you’ll long remember for years to come and live with the memory of being left in awe at the wonder of nature.
No trending audio. Just NIHI, exactly as it sounds.
Some places don’t need a soundtrack to be unforgettable. Here, it’s the waves, the horses running along the beach, and the quiet moments in between that tell the story. 🤍
As the sun slips below the horizon, summer nights at NIHI take on a magic of their own. Romance in the air, stars overhead, and the feeling of being forever wild.
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A new chapter begins on the shores of Nihiwatu as @nihi’s new Riding & Racquet Club meets the Edge of Wildness.
A private members’ club aesthetic, translated onto the sand, with an international tennis court and a terrace overlooking the ocean for sunset drinks. This is where the romance of great polo clubs meets the raw, elemental beauty of Sumba.
The Riding & Racquet Club is unlike anywhere else. A concept that could only exist at NIHI.
As the tide recedes along Nihiwatu Beach, local people, young and old, come together to venture onto the exposed reef, gathering sea grapes and seafood from the rock pools.
Timed by the rhythm of the ocean and shaped by generations of knowledge, it’s a simple yet enduring part of life in Sumba.
At @NIHI, these authentic moments offer a glimpse into the island’s way of life.
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The first glimpse of NIHI is one you’ll never forget. As the road opens and the coastline unfolds below, it’s hard to imagine anything could live up to the view.
Then you settle in, and somehow, it does. From wild horses and world-class waves to quiet mornings, endless ocean views and moments you’ll carry home with you, NIHI is one of those rare places that exceeds every expectation.
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