Banana Island Left
Banana Island Left is a fickle but heavy left reef break accessed by 15-minute boat ride from Krui on the south coast of Sumatra. The wave is a tube master's playground when it fires, producing sucky, pitching barrels over shallow reef in warm, clear water. Its fickle nature—requiring specific off-season W winds—keeps crowds minimal and rewards patient surfers who time their visit right. Expert surfing skills are essential.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 220°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
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
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