12 of the Best Surfing Spots in Indonesia Besides Bali, Beautiful and Challenging

Kamis 27-11-2025,10:56 WIB
Reporter : Sheila Silvina
Editor : Purnama Sakti

Sipora Island, located in the Mentawai Islands region of West Sumatra, is another popular surfing destination in Indonesia.

Its stable waves make it one of the best surfing destinations not only in Indonesia but also in the world.

Interested in trying to conquer the waves on Sipora Island? Visit this surfing destination around April when the waves in the waters around Sipora Island are at their best and perfect for surfing.

10. Tanjung Setia Beach, Lampung

Located in the southernmost region of Sumatra Island, Lampung is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches.

Not only are the views captivating, but several beaches in Lampung are also known as favorite surfing spots in Indonesia. One of them is Tanjung Setia Beach.

This surfing spot is located within the Bukit Barisan National Park, making the surrounding scenery incredibly beautiful.

Another plus point of this Indonesian surfing spot is its proximity to various other Lampung tourist destinations.

11. Tanjung Saruri, Biak, Papua

Looking for a less mainstream surfing spot in Indonesia? Then you should visit Indonesia's easternmost region, Papua.

There are many equally impressive and challenging surfing spots there. One of them, still less visited, is the waters off Tanjung Saruri, Biak.

There are two beaches that surfers have proven to have incredible waves to conquer.

At Batu Pica and Watu Gonga Beaches, the waves can reach 3 meters high before crashing along the Pacific Ocean.

12. Kampar River, Riau

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