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Surf spot guide · Sumatra Islands, Indonesia
Turtles is a playful, forgiving left-hand reef break with long, rippable walls near the beautiful Banyak Islands, ideal for intermediate surfers.
Turtles is a mellow and accessible left-hand reef break located on the southern edge of the Banyak Islands off North Sumatra, offering long, workable walls and a high wave count. It provides a fun alternative to heavier waves in the region, ideal for intermediate surfers building confidence on reef breaks as well as advanced surfers seeking performance sections. The wave works on all tides, with mid tide being optimal, and performs best with south to southwest swells combined with easterly to northeasterly winds. Access is typically by boat charter, and the friendly reef setup is less hazardous than many other Indonesian spots. Crowds are generally low, creating a relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere for surfers.
Long walls on a forgiving reef where intermediates find their reef-break confidence.
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Turtles is generally mellow on weekdays but can get crowded on weekends and holidays, especially during peak swell months.
Relaxed, uncrowded, boat-accessed
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Crowds increase on weekends
Turtles is generally mellow on weekdays but can get crowded on weekends and holidays, especially during peak swell months.
Relaxed, uncrowded, boat-accessed
Reachable by car or scooter, then a brief walk through village paths to the beach.
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