Nias North Point
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 13s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 13s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 13s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 9 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 3 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 5 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 5 E cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 4 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m SSW | 11s | 5 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 9 E cross | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 8 E cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 8 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 9 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 8 E cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.1m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 8 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.1m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 8 E cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 5 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 6 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
About Nias North Point
Nias North Point is an advanced-level reef break that commands respect, offering thick, powerful walls that jack up and unload with force. This is not a wave for the faint-hearted — the takeoff is steep, the sections are fast, and the reef is unforgiving. Experienced surfers will find it an exhilarating challenge when a solid southwest swell rolls in.
Local knowledge
The reef is extremely shallow at low tide — sharp, live coral sits just inches below the surface and wipeouts here are punishing, with lacerations and reef rash a near certainty on bad falls. A strong lateral current runs along the point and can sweep surfers off the reef and into the channel; knowing where the rip exits is critical. Boat traffic from fishing vessels operating out of the nearby village is a real concern in the early morning, so stay visible and stay alert.
Nias North Point is best accessed by ojek (motorbike taxi) or rented scooter from Sorake or Teluk Dalam, following the coastal road north to the nearest village track — a short walk through coconut palms brings you to the cliff-top vantage point. Entry is via a rocky channel on the inside of the point; time your paddle-out through the channel carefully between sets, as the rocks are slippery and uneven. Exit the same way through the channel — do not attempt to come in over the reef direct.
Bring a proven step-up — a 6'4" to 6'8" rounded-pin or shortboard thruster is the workhorse here for solid 4–8 ft surf, giving you the drive and hold needed through the fast, walling sections. On bigger, heavier swells pushing 8 ft+, move up to a 7'0"–7'4" gun; the wave throws hard and you will need the paddle speed to make the steep takeoff.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
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Surfing in Nias
Full Nias surf guide →Off the west coast of North Sumatra, Nias is one of Indonesia's true surf landmarks — home to Lagundri Bay, the right-hand point at the island's southern tip that put the country on the world surf map back in the 1970s. It's a place of pilgrimage, where a single peeling wall over coral has drawn travelling surfers for decades.
✈️Getting there
Most surfers fly into Binaka Airport (GNS) at Gunungsitoli in the north of Nias, usually via Medan (Kualanamu, KNO) on a short domestic hop with Wings Air or similar. From Bali or Jakarta you'll connect through Medan.
🛵Getting around
At Lagundri Bay everything is walkable — the losmen sit right along the point, and you can paddle out from the steps. Many guests don't need transport at all once settled.
🌤️Climate & season
Nias has a tropical equatorial climate — warm and humid year-round, with water temperatures sitting around 27–29°C, so boardshorts and a rash guard are plenty (boots for the reef, not warmth).