Kodi Reefs
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SW | 8 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SW | 8 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 12s SW | 2 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 7 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 12 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 13s SW | 8 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 14s SW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 1.9m 14s SW | 3 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SW | 5 km/h off | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 13s SW | 1 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 1.9m 13s SW | 3 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 1.9m 12s SW | 5 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 12s SW | 7 km/h on | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SW | 7 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 12s SW | 12 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SW | 9 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SW | 7 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SW | 10 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SW | 2 km/h off | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 12s SW | 10 km/h cross | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SW | 11s | 8 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SW | 11s | 7 SSE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SW | 12s | 5 SSE on | 0.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SW | 12s | 2 SSW on | 0.1m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SW | 12s | 5 W on | 0.2m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SW | 12s | 7 W on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SW | 11s | 7 WSW on | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SW | 11s | 10 SSW on | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m SW | 11s | 10 SSE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.4m | 1.1m SW | 11s | 12 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 7 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SW | 12s | 12 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SW | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SW | 13s | 6 E off | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SW | 13s | 7 ENE off | 0.0m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SW | 13s | 6 ENE off | -0.0m |
| 12 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 13s | 4 ENE off | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 13s | 3 E off | 0.3m |
| 2 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 13s | 4 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 3 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 13s | 5 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 7 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 7 AM | 1.9m | 1.7m SW | 13s | 9 E off | 1.1m |
| 8 AM | 1.9m | 1.7m SW | 14s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
About Kodi Reefs
Kodi Reefs is a serious advanced break on Sumba's southwest coast, firing heavy, hollow waves over shallow reef that demand respect and commitment. When the swell lines up, expect fast, powerful barrels that reward experienced surfers willing to make the journey. The remoteness of the area means uncrowded line-ups, but also limited assistance if things go wrong.
Local knowledge
The reef is shallow, sharp, and unforgiving — wipeouts on larger sets can drag you across live coral with serious lacerating force, and sea urchins colonise the shallower sections near the entry channel. A strong, shifty rip runs along the reef edge and can push you onto the impact zone if you're not actively managing your position; in bigger swells it becomes genuinely powerful. Sumba's southwest coast is extremely remote — the nearest medical help is a long drive to Waikabubak, so even a moderate reef gash becomes a real problem out here.
Kodi Reefs sits near the Kodi district on Sumba's far southwest tip — from Waikabubak, take the road southwest toward Bondokodi, then navigate dirt tracks to the coast; a local guide or guesthouse contact in the area is strongly recommended as tracks shift and signage is non-existent. Entry is via a channel on the inside of the reef; study the rip and time your paddle-out through it, and exit the same way — do not attempt to scramble out over the dry reef. There are no warungs or facilities at the break, so come self-sufficient with water, a first-aid kit, and reef booties.
A proven step-up thruster in the 6'4"–6'10" range is the right tool for Kodi's fast, hollow barrels — you need the drive and hold to stay in the tube through the section. On rare smaller swells a rounded-pin shortboard works, but leave the fish at home; this wave rewards rail-to-rail power surfing, not loose manoeuvrability.
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Surfing in Sumba
Full Sumba surf guide →Sumba feels like a slip back in time — a wild, low-key island southeast of Bali that has so far escaped the development that reshaped its neighbours. Vast savannah plains, rolling hills, megalithic villages and empty golden beaches define a landscape that surfers describe as the Indonesia they were chasing all along.
✈️Getting there
Most travellers fly in via Bali (Denpasar). Sumba has two airports: Tambolaka (Waikabubak) in the west and Waingapu in the east, both served by short domestic flights from Denpasar, with some connections via Kupang or Bali several times daily.
🛵Getting around
Sumba is large and spread out, and the surf zones are far apart, so transport planning matters. Scooter rental is possible in the bigger towns, fine for short hops but tiring and exposed for long cross-island runs — and roads vary from decent asphalt to rough, potholed stretches.
🌤️Climate & season
Sumba has a pronounced dry and wet season. The dry season, roughly April to October, is prime time: cleaner conditions, dependable groundswell and the prevailing trade winds that groom the swell-exposed coasts. This is the core surf window.