Bawa
Bawa is Indonesia's answer to Hawaii's Sunset Beach—a massive right-hand barrel machine in the Hinako Islands off the coast of Nias. The wave handles enormous swells, producing thundering rights that only advanced and expert surfers should attempt. Paired with nearby Asu (a left that works on opposite wind), surfers can ride both breaks in the same day depending on wind shifts, making the Hinako Islands an incredibly versatile surf destination.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (215°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 230°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 3.7m
- Ideal size
- 3.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 285° - 345°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Boat from Nias south coast (~2hr)
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Asu
🏝️ Hinako hidden gem • Remote perfection • Adventure required
Indicators
🌊 Nias barrel right • High tide perfection • Dangerous low tide reef
Nias
🇮🇩 World's perfect right • 200m barrels • Natural wind protection
Sorake Bay
🏛️ Original Indo discovery • 300m potential • Surf history shrine
Lagundri Bay
🌋 Earthquake-improved • 9-second tubes • Indonesian legend
Walo Hiu
🌊 Nias's heaviest left • 10-second barrels • 30min jungle walk