Krui Left
Krui Left has been compared to Bali's Bingin for good reason—it produces mechanical, perfect barrel rides over shallow reef when solid swell wraps into the break. Located in the heart of the Krui region of South Sumatra, the wave needs bigger swell to work but delivers quality tube time when conditions align. A left-hander's dream in warm, tropical water with a laid-back village atmosphere onshore.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 240°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 105° - 165°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Drive from Bandar Lampung (~6hr)
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
The Peak
🌊 Short perfect right • Drop in, get barreled • Krui region gem
Mandiri Beach
🏖️ Indonesia's best beach break • Thick sand barrels • Morning offshores
Honey Smacks
🌊 Krui heavy left • Steep fast barrel • Bodyboarder favourite
Way Jambu
💥 Sumatran Pipeline • Kirra-style barrels • Expert-only heaviness
Banana Island Left
🌊 Fickle Krui barrel • Boat access • Expert tube masters only
Jimmy's Right
🌊 North Krui right • Reef right • Tropical Indo