Asu is Indonesia's best-kept secret right—a pristine, barreling wave off a speck of an island in the Hinako group that few surfers ever reach. The journey here is an adventure in itself: flights, boat transfers, and basic island living, but the reward is potentially perfect waves with a handful of other surfers at most. The right reels along a coral-strewn reef, offering long, makeable barrels when the Indian Ocean delivers. Asu represents the ultimate surf trip ethos: go further, score better, embrace the simple life.
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Boat from Nias or Sibolga.
Peak: Apr-Oct
April-October. Indian Ocean swells.
Verified by Indo surf explorers
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions