Walo Hiu
Walo Hiu is the most extreme left on Nias, producing barrel rides up to 10 seconds long in one of the most remote settings on the island. Accessing the wave requires a 30-minute jungle walk through dense tropical forest, adding to the adventure and ensuring virtually no crowds. The wave handles enormous swells and delivers world-class tube rides for expert surfers willing to earn them.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (215°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 3.7m
- Ideal size
- 3.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 15° - 75°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.7m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Fly to Gunungsitoli via Medan, drive to south coast
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Sebatu
🌋 Nias big wave • Outside the bay • Heavy and hollow
Sorake Bay
🏛️ Original Indo discovery • 300m potential • Surf history shrine
Nias
🇮🇩 World's perfect right • 200m barrels • Natural wind protection
Lagundri Bay
🌋 Earthquake-improved • 9-second tubes • Indonesian legend
8-Frame
🌊 East Nias tube right • Near Hilistaro • Less-visited quality
Indicators
🌊 Nias barrel right • High tide perfection • Dangerous low tide reef