Surf spot guide · Sumatra Islands, Indonesia
The Machine — Nias
The Machine is an ultra-hollow lefthand barrel tucked deep inside the bay. It now requires huge swells combined with spring high tides to even attempt a ride. A new mid-wave kink has made linking through to the channel unlikely, turning what was once a makeable tube into a near-impossible challenge. Sobatu, a lesser left within walking distance to the west, also needs very large swells to work. Closer to Teluk Dalam, Rivermouth and the outer harbour reefs offer sketchy alternatives.
A lefthand barrel so hollow the bay itself now guards it from mere mortals.
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Sumatra Islands
Sorake Point is a world-class right-hand reef break renowned for its perfect barrels and long rides.
Nias
Sheltered A-frame reef with committed left and right barrel sections.
Nias
Quiet, exposed left-hand reef break in the Nias area, best during the dry-season southwest swell.
+3 MORE →Very low (often empty)
Heavy, unforgiving, and strictly for masochists.
Only breaks on spring high tides, Check Sobatu as a backup on big days
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Very low (often empty)
Heavy, unforgiving, and strictly for masochists.
