300m ride through barrels. Private wave — NIHI resort only, max 10 surfers. One of the best lefts east of Desert Point. Holds any size.
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
2/10
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.
🌊 Near Nihiwatu • No resort restrictions • West Sumba quality
🌊 Sumba's most consistent • Big bowl barrels • Holds any size
🌊 Sumba's most popular • All abilities • Wild east coast setting
🌊 Deep-water Sumba right • Peaky bowls • Multiple peaks
🌊 Cliff-side barrels • World-class when on • Expert-only Sumba
🌊 Emerging Flores spot • Unexplored potential • South coast reef