How do you get in and out of the surf at Periscopes?

Periscopes breaks close to the beach and provides the easiest paddle out of all the waves in the area. From the beach simply paddle out through the obvious channel to the left of the wave. Be sure to paddle wide enough that you remain out of the way if any set waves come through.

Regardless of your experience, reef-related injuries are not a matter of if, but when. Reef cuts and infections are a big deal…They require immediate attention to avoid countless health problems.

What is the beach like?

You’ll find grainy golden sand which your feet sink into inside the bay and along the high tide line along the point. Along the point is a flat rocky type of reef from the mid-tide line and below.

Cheapest Price Range – Lakey Beach Inn

The Lakey Beach Inn is specifically designed to cater to surfers. Situated right in front of Lakey Pipe and Lakey Peak, it offers immediate access to the surf. The accommodation offers a range of comfortable and private rooms to suit different needs. Choose from single rooms, twin rooms, and shared dormitories. Rooms are affordable and designed with surfers in mind, providing a relaxing and convenient space to rest and recharge.

There is a large common area with fantastic views of Lakey Pipe and Lakey Peak where surfers can gather and socialize as well as access the internet. This area provides a friendly and vibrant atmosphere, allowing you to connect with fellow surfers, exchange stories, and forge new friendships. Overall, Lakey Beach Inn is an affordable choice for surfers.

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Affordable Price Range – Aman Gati Hotel Lakey

Aman Gati Hotel Lakey has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge, and a restaurant with easy access to the waves at Lakey Peak. This accommodation does have room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. As with most accommodations in the area, there is a bar available. You will find that Aman Gati is in a central location along the beach which also means that it can be quite busy there most of the time. There are 27 rooms available, all come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels, and a terrace with a garden view. However, only 6 rooms have ocean views.

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Mid Price Range – Merpati Inn Hotel

Merpati Inn Hotel is one of the more recently built accommodation options in Lakey Peak. Here you will find cleaner rooms and facilities. Each room comes with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, and even a hairdryer which is super handy for drying out those ears after a surf! All rooms have sea views and your own seating area in front of your room.

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Popular Accommodation with No Online Presence – Puma Concrete Bungalows

Puma Concrete Bungalows is locally owned, super cheap, extremely basic (think pipe out of the wall for a shower, however, you do have your own private bathroom), covered in porches, palm tree-shaded grounds…and…great views of the surf. Operated by a great local guy dubbed ‘Moose.’ You won’t find much about them online, and you can’t book. Great spot to rest your head for a few days, or a month or two if that’s the case! Rock up, ask for Moose and he’ll sort you out if they have anything available.

Is there food nearby?

You won’t find any food or drink options at the beach at Periscopes so you’ll want to eat Lakey Beach.

Most accommodations offer simple food, there are better options in the form of cafes, warungs, and bars that line the length of the beach. Try ‘The Wreck,’ ‘Fat Mah’s,’ ‘Ali’s Bar,’ or ‘Lakey Beach Inn,’ which is famous for its daily fresh sashimi.

You will be expected to pay for parking when you arrive at Periscopes. This also ensures that your scooter is safe from being broken into or having parts stolen off of the actual scooter itself.

Be sure not to leave any valuables unattended.

How to get to Periscopes?

How do you get in and out of the surf?

LAKEY PEAK: Getting in and out at Lakey Peak is easy but a long paddle as the reef is a few hundred meters offshore. You can paddle out from the beach through the lagoon and channel on either side of the reef.

From the beach, the channel to the left of Lakey Peak (which the right-hander breaks into) is an easier paddle than the channel on the other side of the reef. However, it is a longer paddle. Be aware of the shallow reef on the end section of the right when paddling out. Paddle wide of this section of reef, if you get caught out by a large oncoming set the current in this area can hold you inside. Then the reef can suddenly appear as the water draws out.

If you prefer, you can hire a boat to take you to the peak, but not surfers many do. Paddling back in through the channel and lagoon is generally fairly easy. Unless there is a massive swell and water is moving in or out of the lagoon. It does have to be exceptionally big for this to occur.

LAKEY PIPE: Paddle out through the channel in the lagoon from the beach. It’s a decent paddle out but not quite as long as the paddle to Lakey Peak.

Regardless of your experience, reef-related injuries are not a matter of if, but when. Reef cuts and infections are a big deal…They require immediate attention to avoid countless health problems.

What is the beach like?

You’ll find patches of pebbly golden sand on the high tide line of the beach at Lakey’s while the rest of the beach is predominantly cobblestone.

Cheapest Price Range – Lakey Beach Inn

The Lakey Beach Inn is specifically designed to cater to surfers. Situated right in front of Lakey Pipe and Lakey Peak, it offers immediate access to the surf. The accommodation offers a range of comfortable and private rooms to suit different needs. Choose from single rooms, twin rooms, and shared dormitories. Rooms are affordable and designed with surfers in mind, providing a relaxing and convenient space to rest and recharge.

There is a large common area with fantastic views of Lakey Pipe and Lakey Peak where surfers can gather and socialize as well as access the internet. This area provides a friendly and vibrant atmosphere, allowing you to connect with fellow surfers, exchange stories, and forge new friendships. Overall, Lakey Beach Inn is an affordable choice for surfers.

→ GET THE LATEST PRICES HERE

Affordable Price Range – Aman Gati Hotel Lakey

Aman Gati Hotel Lakey has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge, and a restaurant with easy access to the waves at Lakey Peak. This accommodation does have room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. As with most accommodations in the area, there is a bar available. You will find that Aman Gati is in a central location along the beach which also means that it can be quite busy there most of the time. There are 27 rooms available, all come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels, and a terrace with a garden view. However, only 6 rooms have ocean views.

→ GET THE LATEST PRICES HERE

Mid Price Range – Merpati Inn Hotel

Merpati Inn Hotel is one of the more recently built accommodation options in Lakey Peak. Here you will find cleaner rooms and facilities. Each room comes with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, and even a hairdryer which is super handy for drying out those ears after a surf! All rooms have sea views and your own seating area in front of your room.

→ GET THE LATEST PRICES HERE

Popular Accommodation with No Online Presence – Puma Concrete Bungalows

Puma Concrete Bungalows is locally owned, super cheap, extremely basic (think pipe out of the wall for a shower, however, you do have your own private bathroom), covered in porches, palm tree-shaded grounds…and…great views of the surf. Operated by a great local guy dubbed ‘Moose.’ You won’t find much about them online, and you can’t book. Great spot to rest your head for a few days, or a month or two if that’s the case! Rock up, ask for Moose and he’ll sort you out if they have anything available.

Is there food nearby?

Most accommodations offer simple food, there are better options in the form of cafes, warungs, and bars that line the length of the beach. Try ‘The Wreck,’ ‘Fat Mah’s,’ ‘Ali’s Bar,’ or ‘Lakey Beach Inn,’ which is famous for its daily fresh sashimi.

Ramadan

At certain times of the year (particularly Ramadam) there can be large numbers of locals from as far as Dompu visiting Lakey Peak for a day or two of celebrations which can be quite full on.

Accommodation on arrival

If you haven’t booked accommodation, your driver from Bima airport will automatically take you to a place that’s happy to pay him a commission.

Travel options

Some surfers make the trip to Lakey’s from Bali by scooter or car. It’s an epic adventure and not for the faint of heart. While on the way, you can also check out the surf in West Sumbawa. Find out how to get there by scooter or car below.

Where is Lakey Peak?

Lakey Peak is located in the village of Hu’u, South East Sumbawa, and is accessible by daily flights from Bali to Bima, Sumbawa.

How to get to Lakey Peak by air?

How to get to Lakey Peak by land?