Surf spot guide · Simeulue, Indonesia
Long, hollow left over dead coral with multiple sections that can link up for 400m rides on the right swell.
A highly consistent left breaking over dead coral on Simeulue's south coast, picking up virtually any swell when other spots are flat. Multiple sections with distinct peaks stretch across a 400m lineup. Once the swell builds, the southernmost outside takeoff comes alive: the drops are steep and the waves stand up into heavy walls and tubes that run along a raised rock shelf. Near the iconic twin palms, a channel marks the start of the main takeoff: a peak jacks up and throws you onto a quick wall that sections but can sometimes link up through to the inside. Linking the full lineup is rare, but south-heavy swells hold the wall together. On big days, it fires on outer lava pyramid bomboras with long barrels possible. Handles winds from north through southeast, even offering a session in light onshores. Entry is tricky, with a sketchy rock jump-off or a paddle from the harbour. The dead coral reef is unforgiving, and most surfers wear booties. Crowds are thin, though charter boats visit the Alus-Alus coast. Also known as Alibaba Point.
A 400-metre left that holds swell when Simeulue's other breaks flatline completely.
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Rarely crowded. Simeulue's remote location and limited land access keep numbers low, though visiting surf charters work this stretch of coast.
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+9 MORE →Wear booties for the sharp dead coral entry and exit
Paddle out between the two main sections in smaller surf, use the rock jump-off or harbour channel when bigger
South-dominant swells connect the sections better and close out less
High tide helps the inside section hold up
Look for the marker post in the bushes to find the bike parking area and entry point
Incoming tide is the preferred tidal movement
HAZARDS · KNOW BEFORE YOU PADDLE
On small days, paddle out through the gap separating the two main sections. When it's bigger, either take the dicey jump off the rocks near where the wave finishes, or paddle out from the harbour further along. Marker post in the bushes marks the bike parking area. Roadside and car park available, parking fee applies.
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