Scar Reef
Sumbawa, Indonesia
Reef breakExpert
Sumbawa's most consistent expert-level left, a powerful, hollow barrel over a sharp coral reef near Hu'u Bay that delivers relentless intensity every session.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
SE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
May–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left
Bottom
Sharp coral reef
Shape
Fast, hollow barrel, sucking take-off
Length
100–175m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Expert
- •Why: The reef is very shallow, the take-off critical, and the consequences of a wipeout are serious.
Hazards
- •Very shallow coral reef
- •Sharp, irregular reef bottom
- •Remote, limited medical support
- •Strong current on bigger swells
Local Tips
- •Hu'u Bay has a small surf camp scene, staying locally gives you real-time knowledge of when Scar Reef is at its best.
- •The wave fires best at 6–8ft; below that it's fun, above 10ft it becomes extremely serious.
Location
-8.8000, 116.8167