Lafau
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 9s S | 9 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 9s S | 2 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 9s S | 6 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 9s S | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 9s S | 6 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 0.9m 11s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 0.9m 11s S | 6 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 0.9m 13s S | 10 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s S | 7 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s S | 8 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 10s S | 5 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 12s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 11s S | 7 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 2 km/h on | 0.8m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 10s | 7 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 3 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 9s | 7 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 9s | 6 NE off | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 9s | 7 NE off | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 9s | 9 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 8 E cross | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 2 SE on | 0.2m |
| 10 AM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 7 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 6 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 6 S on | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 9 SSW on | 0.3m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m S | 9s | 9 SSW on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 10 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 10 S on | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 9 S on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 6 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 6 ENE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 9 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 9s | 6 E cross | 0.2m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.0m S | 8s | 6 NE off | 0.2m |
| 12 AM | 1.3m | 0.9m S | 8s | 8 E cross | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 1.3m | 0.9m S | 8s | 9 NNE off | 0.5m |
About Lafau
Lafau est un reef break satisfaisant dans la région de Nias qui produit des vagues lisses et bien définies idéales pour les surfeurs intermédiaires cherchant à enchaîner des rides plus longs. La forme de la vague encourage les virages enchaînés et la recherche de rythme sur la face, rendant chaque session gratifiante. C'est un spot accueillant qui capture le meilleur de ce que le surf sur reef à Nias a à offrir à un niveau accessible.
Local knowledge
Le reef est peu profond à marée basse — des coraux aigus et des oursins de mer sont le principal danger, donc des chaussons de reef sont fortement recommandés. Un rip modéré longe le chenal lors de gros swells qui peuvent vous éloigner de la zone de take-off ; utilisez-le à votre avantage en pagayant, mais faites attention en revenant. Le trafic maritime des bateaux de pêche et des charters de surf peut être un problème dans le chenal, alors restez vigilant en pagayant.
Lafau est accessible par la route depuis Teluk Dalam — suivez le chemin côtier vers le nord et cherchez le groupe de warungs près de la plage qui servent de point de repère principal. Garez-vous près de la plage, marchez jusqu'au point d'entrée sur la côte rocheuse, et chronométrez votre sortie via le chenal plus profond à droite pour éviter la plateforme de reef. Sortez de la même manière par le chenal ; évitez de marcher directement sur le reef à marée basse.
Une planche de shortboard polyvalente dans la gamme de 6'2" à 6'6" convient aux faces lisses et alignées de Lafau sur un swell standard — quelque chose avec un peu de volume vous permet de naviguer confortablement à travers ses sections plus longues. Lors des jours plus petits et plus mous, apportez un fish ou une planche de milieu de gamme pour garder de la vitesse à travers les parties plus plates de la vague ; passez à un pin arrondi si un swell solide fait dépasser la taille au-dessus de la tête.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Lafau vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafau Best now this spot | 1.4m | 1.2m 10s | 7 off | Good |
| 18 km away | 1.5m | 1.2m 7s | 4 on | Good |
| 18 km away | 1.5m | 1.2m 7s | 12 on | Fair |
| 19 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 9s | 6 cross | Good |
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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).