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Itinerary: Surf’s Up
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With a dizzying array of coastlines and beaches, Indonesia is a surfing mecca.
The most obvious and easiest place to catch a wave is Bali, where Ulu Watu on the west coast serves up three left-handers. Nearby, Dreamland is the next best thing, and Nusa Lembongan has reached legendary status on the circuit. Kuta and Legian lured avid surfers long before the beaches were discovered by the crowds, and the waves remain a constant.
The hardy test their mettle at Lombok’s Desert Point and then skip over to Sumbawa for feisty tubes near Maluk. If you’re looking to escape the crowds, south-central Sumba offers good waves at Tarimbang. Sumba’s surf capital, however, is Baing.
Sumatra also has a few treats up its coastal sleeves, the most famous of which is Pulau Nias. Also on Sumatra, the sublime Mentawai Islands are gaining popularity for their year-round swells, and a number of surf charters are beginning to sail here.
Then there’s Java, with the world-class G-Land inside Alas Purwo National Park, and superlative reef breaks near Pelabuhan Ratu . Beginners can find their balance on the friendly surf at Batu Karas.
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