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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 240°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 105° - 165°
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Krui Left?
Krui Left works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Krui Left?
Offshore wind at Krui Left blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 105° to 165° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Krui Left?
Krui Left wants SW swell (200° to 240°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Krui Left?
The main season at Krui Left is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
How do I get to Krui Left?
Fly into TKG, then allow about 240 minutes by road. Drive from Bandar Lampung (~6hr)
What kind of wave is Krui Left?
Krui Left is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
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.
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