Krui Left surf break South Sumatra

General surf information
Krui left breaks on arguably the most perfect shaped reef in the area. On good days it's a 60 to 70mtr long quality left hander with a perfect barrel on the take off followed by a steep fast wall. If this break was exposed to more swell it would be an A class wave. Unfortunately it's hidden away behind a headland and even during peak season is can be flat for weeks. When it does break it's usually 1 to 1.2 mtr surfable wave faces. It's rare to see this wave over 1.7 mtrs.
Most of the time Krui Left is suitable for a beginner if surfed at mid to high tide.


Vibe in the water
Krui Left has become the hangout for beginner to intermediate level surfers. With 30+ beginners on shortboards, bodyboards, longboards, foilboards and SUP boards all crammed into a small takeoff zone things can get hectic, dangerous and aggressive. You need a lot of tolerance to surf Krui Left. If that doesn't sound like you then best avoid Krui Left unless the swell is well over 2 mtrs and the tide is low (virtually never).

Recent years has seen an explosion in local teenage surfers, it's easy to predict that in a few years getting a wave at this break will be a challange for any visiting surfer.
As Krui town grows so does it's impact on the cleanliness of the ocean. After a heavy rain it is probably best to avoid surfing here as a small stream that runs through Krui empties all sorts of nasties into the ocean.
Rating: | ★★★★★ |
Access: | Paddle out. |
Best Wind: | NE to SE |
Best Swell: | SW or huge Southerly |
Dangers: | Shallow reef. Beginners dropping in on you and ditching their boards in your face. |
Crowd: | 20-50 in season, 15-25 off season |
Paddling out
Easy paddle out from the beach near the fishermen's boats.