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Surf Resort Packages

World-class waves that have stayed uncrowded. Sumba sits in the path of powerful Indian Ocean swells, and unlike Bali or Lombok you will often have the break to yourself.

  • Uncrowded Line-Ups
  • Daily Surf Guiding
  • All Levels

The Destination

Powerful Swells, Empty Line-Ups

Sumba sits at the crossroads of Indian Ocean swells, producing world-class breaks that remain largely undiscovered. The rare privilege here is surfing pristine waves with almost nobody else out — often just you and your guide.

  • Consistent Indian Ocean swell
  • Reef and beach breaks
  • Rarely more than a handful out
Powerful Swells, Empty Line-Ups

Where You Surf

Sumba's Best Breaks

West Sumba holds the island's most celebrated surf.

God's Left (Nihiwatu)

A world-class barrelling left-hander, described by some as the finest wave anywhere. Experienced surfers only, and accessible exclusively from Nihi Sumba.

Regional Beach Breaks

Powerful, uncrowded reef and beach breaks suited to intermediate surfers.

Beginner Bays

Gentle waves with dedicated surf schools at selected resorts.

Surf Packages, End to End

What Is Included

Surf Packages, End to End

Accommodation, meals, daily guiding, equipment and motorised access to the breaks. Learn-to-surf programmes run morning sessions with qualified instructors on whichever break suits your level.

  • Daily surf guiding
  • Board and equipment rental
  • Motorised break access
  • Photography and video analysis

Timing

When to Come

Swell, wind and crowd levels all move through the year.

Send us your dates and we will tell you honestly what the conditions should be.

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May – October

Peak season. Dry, consistent south-west swell, offshore in the mornings.

June – August

The best barrels, when long-period swells pulse up from the Southern Ocean.

March – April, November

Shoulder season: lighter crowds, more variable conditions.

Surf Bookings

Book Your Surf Package

Custom packages across Sumba's best surf-adjacent resorts, from beginner stays to advanced trips near the premier breaks.

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