Sorake
Nias, Indonesia
Reef breakAdvanced
The right-hand point at Nias, the village that grew around one of the world's great waves, where the surfing pilgrimage routes of the 1970s converge and the wave still delivers on its legendary reputation.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
SE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
May–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Rock and coral reef
Shape
Long, mechanical barrel, multiple hollow sections
Length
200–300m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced–Expert
- •Why: Fast, hollow, over a shallow reef, the same demanding conditions as the adjacent Nias/Lagundri wave.
Hazards
- •Shallow reef
- •Strong current
- •Sea urchins on the reef
Local Tips
- •The local community is deeply connected to the wave, show respect and the experience is richer.
- •Afternoon glass-offs can be magical; the morning crowd thins after 11am.
Location
0.5378, 97.5578