Sumba is located 400km to the east of Bali. That doesn’t sound far away but culturally its a world away. If you look at a
map of Indonesia, it runs along in a chain. Sumba is the island that sticks out in the middle. Although vitually unvisited by tourists, Sumba has its own interesting culture and some great surf. Its angle suggests it is a wave machine and a few hardy surfers gets out there.
My friend Mike Hillis was telling me about a guy with an upmarket hotel there. Its called Nihiwatu, and would be a piece of paradise if you’ve got the cash. I’d love to get out to Sumba, just to experience an island that hasn’t changed much from tourism or industry. The eastern islands are drier than Bali and the people are a mixture of Malay and Pacific Islander. Adam Majendie talks about his recent visit attending the sometimes violent Pasola festival.
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Sumba has one of the best lefthanders in Indo.
Hi Nick,
Sumba is definitely worth of a visit. I’ve been hosting a surf and fishing resort on a tiny island called Manggudu located at the southern tip of East Sumba. I am coming back to Bali for a longer period in May and will go back to Manggudu as well. You’re welcome to join the company so you’ll get a private guide to Sumba as well
I’ll contact you later when I’ve arrived.
/Nora - a Finn with a tropical fever
I will do to sumba in july and i want to know if it,s a good place for surfing. it,s consistent? hazards?it,s easy to found warums?
Is better the southwest coast or the east coast?
Do you know the savu islands?
thank you
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