Krui surf breaks South Sumatra
The Krui area of South Sumatra is known for it's variety of surf breaks. Within an 80km stretch of coastline are 6 main surf breaks all accessible by scooter and paddle out. Lefts, rights, reef and beach breaks.
On most days the waves are suitable for intermediate level surfers. Advanced to master surfers seldom visit the Krui area due to a lack of any World Class waves.
The Krui area is now considered a viable international surf destination so we rate the waves accordingly. Our rating is determined by the consistency of quality days over a three to four week period. This method provides an indication of the likelihood of scoring quality waves during an average surf trip. It's not based on the "day of days" that might only occur a few times a month.
Surf breaks map. South Sumatra Surf Spots Map
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Way Jambu
Left hand reef break
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Jimmy's Right
Right hand reef break
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Honey Smacks
Left hand reef break
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Karang Nyimbor - Ujung Bocur
Left hand reef break
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Krui Left
Left hand reef break
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Jenny's Right
Right hand reef break
Lesser quality surf breaks
Can produce quality waves in the right conditions but seldom really turn it on.
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The Peak
Right & left hand reef break
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Mandiri
Right & left hand beach break
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Jimmy's Left
Left hand reef break
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Leftovers
Left hand reef break
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Krui Right
Right hand reef break
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Banana Island
Right hand reef break
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Amy's Left
Left hand reef break
When all else fails
Some of these waves have their moment in the sun but are really fickle. They are reserved for those days when nothing else is breaking or you r-e-a-l-l-y want to escape the crowds. Three Sisters also falls into this category.
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Krui Bowl
Left hand reef break
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Volcano's Left
Left hand reef break
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Volcano's Right
Right hand reef break
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Lintik
Right & Left reef breaks
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Ngambur Beach
Right & left beach break
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Bali Village
Right & Left hand reef breaks
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Biha
Right hand reef break
The Secret Spots
If you plan to escape the crowds and surf Secret Spots of Krui you're about 15 years too late. Local surf camp owners and surf guides exposed every surfable section of reef years ago.
