Surfing in Indonesia: Best Waves for Beginners to Experts in 2026
Indonesia is the surf capital of the world.
Beginner Waves
Kuta Beach (sandy bottom, surf schools), Batu Bolong Canggu (gentle left), Old Man’s Uluwatu (mellow at small swell).
Intermediate Waves
Balangan (beautiful left), Padang Padang Rights (next step up), Lakey Peak Sumbawa (perfect A-frame).
Expert Waves
Uluwatu (long left over shallow reef), Padang Padang (Pipeline-level barrel), Desert Point Lombok (100+ meter barrels).
Surfer’s Paradise — Mentawai Islands
Lance’s Right, Macaronis, and Kandui — the perfect wave destination on Earth. Requires a boat charter.
