How do you get in and out of the surf?

You’ll be arriving at every session by boat, anchoring up in the channel and from there it’s an easy paddle into the lineup at both spots.

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?

This small island is encased in a sharp rocky reef

How is the food?

While some areas of the Sumatra and the wider regions are renowned for lacking in effort when it comes to the meals provided this certainly isn’t the case with the surf camps in the Hinako’s. Along with the exceptional hospitality at any of the surf camps on Asu Island, you’ll also benefit from the superb meals. Particularly with fresh Ceviche to die for along with barbequed fish, lobster and various other meat dishes.

Where is Hamutala Island?

Hamutala is the last island in the cluster of Hinako Islands alongside the larger Bawa Island.

How to get to Hamutala Island?

While staying on Asu Island you’ll access Hamutala via a 30-minute plus boat ride through the cluster of Hinako Islands.

How do you get in and out of the surf?

The uplift in the reef after the 2005 earthquake intensified the shallow end section of the reef. This also makes getting in and out from shore more difficult and requires booties to carefully enter and exit the surf at the bottom of the point.

Asu island is one of the most remote islands in Indonesia. Be sure to take a good first aid kit.

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?

Although they are thin on Asu you’ll find strips of beautiful golden sand beach more so on the protected side of the island near Puri Asu Resort.

Sozinhos Surf Lodge

Looking for a true hidden gem with world-class waves, consistent swell, no crowds, and value for money? Then you’ve landed in the right place. Sozinhos Surf Lodge is located along the point at ‘Asu’ with views of the long lefts reeling down the point. Open year-round and they provide a speedboat and driver included in the price so you can access other breaks in the area throughout your stay. Choose from the lodge with two rooms and a maximum capacity of six people or one of the two bungalows that also come fully serviced including hot water and AC. Guests most commonly comment that owner-operator Darryn Harrison is a gracious and extremely knowledgeable host, along with a very friendly and welcoming but professional staff. If you are looking for great accommodation on a truly unique island paradise then Sozinhos Surf Lodge is what you are looking for.

Puri Asu Resort

On the sheltered side of Asu Island, you’ll find Puri Asu Resort just a few hundred metres down the beach from the point. The accommodation comes in various options to cater to all types of travellers for those on a solo mission, couples and families or groups. Choose from standard accommodation in the form of a beautiful three-bedroom two-bathroom house which suits solo travellers in a shared space. Or the standard beach cottage perfect for families and groups, while the superior bungalows are new luxury villas perfect for couples and located beachfront. The resort also has four different boats to enable them to take guests to separate spots and two jet skis for water safety and tow-ins. As with all accommodation options on Asu the hospitality is superb with reviews complimenting the hosts and staff being a regular.

Asu Camp

At Asu Camp, your host Earl has been living in the area for 10+ years. He has a great knowledge of winds, swell, and local weather conditions in the area to organize where you should head for waves each day. Enjoy comfortable rooms in the form of two private two-person bungalows and the ‘Big House’ which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. All have uninterrupted views of the point and waves at Asu. The accommodation provides great areas to hang out and extras that come in handy such as yoga mats, exercise balls, and massage rollers.

Ina Silvi Cottage

Ina Silvi Cottage is locally owned and operated. Mama Silvi speaks great english and her hospitality is top notch also. Located next door to Puri Asu Resort on the sheltered side of the island they provide simple but beautiful beachfront rooms for guests at the cheapest price on the island. They don’t specifically cater to surfers but rather tourism in general, however, they can arrange a boat at an extra cost to access some of the other breaks in the area. All in all, it’s a nice accommodation that is cheap on price but if you’re coming all this way to score all time surf then you want to book with one of the camps above to ensure you’re scoring surf elsewhere in the area when the conditions aren’t right for Asu.

Is Asu susceptible to winds?

Another great thing about the waves at Asu is that it can handle a range of winds well from the southwest to southeast. Although when the wind gets strong from the southeast it can cause a ripple effect up the face. This is another reason why Asu is the most consistent wave through the season as it works best with the most predominant winds. However, being an open ocean location the winds shift regularly which can cause some frustration when waiting for glassy conditions. Lucky you have other great options when the wind is less favourable for the lefts at Asu.

Has the Asu reef been affected by earthquakes?

There is truth to the rumour that Asu has been affected by the earthquake in 2005, particularly by intensifying the end section of the point. However, more than anything, this story has just kept the crowds away. You’ll find these rumours are primarily fuelled by Nias locals, with the intention of keeping surfers on their shores at Lagundri Bay. What most don’t know though, is that the lifting of the reefs has actually created some new secret spots. Asu still remains an ultra-consistent left-hand point break with surfers enjoying its quality for the past 15 years and more since the 2005 earthquake.

Where is Asu?

Asu is the northernmost island of the Hinako Islands and the break itself is located on its northernmost tip. The Hinako Islands are a small cluster of islands just 8 kilometres from the west coast of Nias.

How to get to Asu?

How do you get in and out of the surf?

You’ll be rocking up to Bawa by boat. Take plenty of time to see what the conditions are doing before entering the lineup and seek plenty of advice from your local surf guide.

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?

Although you won’t find accommodation on Bawa the small island is home to just a few local residents. The island itself has very little beach and is predominantly surrounded by reef and rocky keys.

Has the Bawa reef been affected by earthquakes?

The March 2005 earthquake that measured 8.6 on the Richter scale raised the seafloor by approximately two metres in Hinako’s. This has affected the breaking pattern of the waves at Bawa, however, it still remains a world-class wave when the elements align.

Where is Bawa?

Bawa is the southernmost island of the Hinako Islands. This small dotting of islands is just of the western coastline of Nias.

How to get to Bawa?