Nangadoro surf

Nangadoro

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Sumbawa now Scar Reef Good · 1.8m @ 8s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
2.2m
Swell
1.8m
9s · SSW
Period
9s
Wind
15 km/h
SSE · gust 31
Onshore
Water
27°C
Air
22°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 2:00 AM -0.1m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 2.2 m
1.9m 10s SSW
15 km/h cross
0.8m
9 AM 2.2 m
2.1m 11s SSW
14 km/h cross
1.3m
12 PM 2.1 m
2.1m 11s SSW
17 km/h on
0.2m
3 PM 2.1 m
2.1m 11s SSW
19 km/h on
-0.7m
6 PM 2.1 m
2.1m 11s SSW
18 km/h on
0.2m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 2.0m swell @ 10s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.5 3.0 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Tide

Low 2:00 AM · -0.1m High 8:00 AM · 1.3m Low 3:00 PM · -0.7m High 9:00 PM · 1.2m
L 2 AM H 8 AM L 3 PM H 9 PM L 3 AM H 9 AM L 4 PM H 10 PM 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Sep 9
2.0–2.2m
Thu, Sep 10 Best
1.7–2.0m
Fri, Sep 11 Best
1.6–1.7m
Sat, Sep 12
1.5–1.6m
Sun, Sep 13 Best
1.6–1.8m
Mon, Sep 14
1.8–1.9m
Tue, Sep 15
1.8–1.9m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 2.2m 1.8m SSW 9s 15 SSE on 0.3m
1 AM 2.2m 1.7m SSW 9s 15 SSE on 0.0m
2 AM 2.2m 1.7m SSW 9s 14 SSE on -0.1m
3 AM 2.2m 1.7m SSW 9s 14 SSE on -0.0m
4 AM 2.2m 1.7m SSW 9s 14 SSE cross 0.1m
5 AM 2.2m 1.8m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.5m
6 AM 2.2m 1.9m SSW 10s 15 SE cross 0.8m
7 AM 2.2m 2.0m SSW 10s 14 SE cross 1.1m
8 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 14 SE cross 1.3m
9 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 14 SE cross 1.3m
10 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 15 SSE cross 1.0m
11 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 16 SSE on 0.6m
12 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 17 SSE on 0.2m
1 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 17 SSE on -0.3m
2 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 18 SSE on -0.6m
3 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 19 SSE on -0.7m
4 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 18 S on -0.6m
5 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 18 SSE on -0.3m
6 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 18 SSE on 0.2m
7 PM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 11s 15 SSE on 0.6m
8 PM 2.1m 2.0m SSW 11s 11 SSE on 1.0m
9 PM 2.0m 2.0m SSW 11s 8 SE cross 1.2m
10 PM 2.0m 2.0m SW 11s 6 SE cross 1.1m
11 PM 2.0m 1.9m SW 11s 7 SSE on 0.9m

About Nangadoro

Nangadoro is an off-the-beaten-path reef break on Sumbawa that rewards adventurous intermediate surfers willing to venture away from the main Lakey Beach hub. The wave breaks with solid shape and offers good wall sections that are enjoyable for developing surfers looking to put their skills to the test. Crowds are minimal here, giving you space to surf freely and at your own pace. The remoteness adds to the charm — expect raw, unspoilt surroundings and the quiet satisfaction of finding your own slice of Sumbawa.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef is shallow and sharp in sections — coral cuts are a real risk on wipeouts, so booties are strongly recommended. Rips can develop along the reef edge, particularly on the push of a solid swell, so know your exit line before paddling out. The remoteness means no lifeguards, no nearby clinics, and limited help if something goes wrong; always surf with a buddy.

Getting there

Nangadoro sits off the beaten path from the Lakey Beach hub (Hu'u) — hire a scooter or ojek and follow the coastal track southwest; locals near Nangadoro village can point you to the right path down to the water. The paddle-out is relatively straightforward in small-to-moderate swell; look for the channel on the inside edge of the reef to avoid scrambling over live coral on entry and exit. There are no dedicated warungs at the break itself, so bring water and snacks from Hu'u before heading out.

Board

A versatile shortboard in the 6'2"–6'6" range handles the wall sections well across most conditions; bring a small-wave fish or hybrid for the flatter, mushier days when the swell drops below chest-high. There's no need for a step-up gun at intermediate swell heights, but if a solid groundswell pushes through, a slightly longer, thicker board gives you more hold on the steeper sections over the reef.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

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Surfing in Sumbawa

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Sumbawa is Indonesia's rugged middle child, sitting east of Lombok and west of Flores, and it remains one of the archipelago's last genuine surf frontiers. Where Bali hums with traffic and beach clubs, Sumbawa offers dry savannah hills, empty white-sand bays, dusty roads and fishing villages where life still moves at its own pace.

✈️Getting there

Most surfers reach Sumbawa overland and by ferry from Bali or Lombok. The classic route is Bali to Lombok, then drive across Lombok to Kayangan and take the public ferry to Poto Tano in West Sumbawa (roughly 1.5–2 hours). From Poto Tano it's a 1–2 hour drive to the Maluk/Sekongkang surf zone.

🛵Getting around

Once on Sumbawa, a scooter is the cheapest and most flexible way to reach nearby breaks, and many surf camps in Maluk and Hu'u rent them with board racks. Roads on the main routes are decent, but expect potholes, livestock, dust in the dry season and stretches of rough or unsealed track to remote bays.

🌤️Climate & season

Sumbawa has a dry, hot tropical climate, drier and more arid than Bali, with two clear seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October — this is prime surf time, with cleaner conditions, consistent groundswell and steady offshore-to-cross trade winds in the mornings.