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Pero Lefts

A powerful, teal-colored ocean wave curls and breaks, creating a large mass of white foam and spray across the water's surface.
Home Sumba Places Surf Pero Lefts
Wave Height 3 to 10 ft
Wave Direction Left
Wave Shape Peeling
Optimal Swell S — SW
Optimal Tide Mid to High Tide
Optimal Wind Easterly to Northeasterly
Skill Level Intermediate to Advanced
Ride Duration 5 to 15 seconds

About Pero Lefts

Pero Lefts surf spot is a consistent reef break located off the traditional fishing village of Pero in Southwest Sumba. Famous for its hollow, high-performance left-hander that reels for up to 100 meters, it also offers a more challenging, expert-only right-hander across the river mouth. Pero Lefts picks up more swell than Pero Rights.

Getting to Pero Rights

Journey to Pero Lefts is same as the journey to Pero Rights. Since Pero waves are located in the island’s southwest, you need to fly into Tambolaka Airport in West Sumba. You can rent a car or hire driver at the airport. You will need to drive approximateely 2.5 hours towards the southwest to catch the wave.

Where to Stay Near Pero Lefts

Most popular resorts and surf accommodations are located far from Pero Lefts. If you aren’t part of a large group, you can stay at the homestay within Ratenggaro village or Merzy Homestay in Kodi. Arya Sumba, a renowned beach resort is located further west.

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Key Info

Crowd Factor
Few People
Lineup Factor
Collaborative
Hazards

Shallow, unforgiving coral reefs, dangerous tidal drops, and marine life risks.

Bottom Contour

Shallow, sharp coral reef bottom

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Pero Rights

Right-Hand 3 to 10 ft Sumba Barat Daya • Near Mau Hau

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from Pero Lefts: 0 m

Pinnacles

Right-Hand 3 to 10 ft Sumba Barat • Near Wanokaka

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from Pero Lefts: 33 km

Rope Burns

Right-Hand 4 to 8 ft Sumba Barat • Near Wanokaka

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Distance from Pero Lefts: 35 km

Wanukaka

Right-Hand 3 to 7 ft Sumba Barat • Near Wanokaka

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from Pero Lefts: 37 km

Sunset Right

Right-Hand 4 to 6 ft Sumba Barat • Near Wanokaka

Advanced

Distance from Pero Lefts: 38 km

Kerewe Right

Right-Hand 3 to 10 ft Sumba Barat • Near Wanokaka

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from Pero Lefts: 39 km

Occy’s Left

Left-Hand 3 to 12 ft Sumba Barat • Near Wanokaka

Advanced to Elite

Distance from Pero Lefts: 43 km

The Hole

Left-Hand 3 to 8 ft Near Karuni

Advanced to Elite

Distance from Pero Lefts: 80 km

Miller’s Right

Right-Hand 4 to 10 ft Sumba Timur • Near Lewa

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from Pero Lefts: 110 km

Mangkudu Left

Left-Hand 4 to 12 ft Sumba Timur • Near Lewa

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from Pero Lefts: 145 km

Five-O

Right-Hand 4 to 12 ft Sumba Timur • Near Waingapu

Beginner to Intermediate

Distance from Pero Lefts: 187 km

Racetracks

Left-Hand 4 to 8 ft Near Waingapu

Advanced to Elite

Distance from Pero Lefts: 188 km

Might Be Interesting

Right-Hand Wave A shirtless surfer rides a breaking right-hand wave, creating white spray against the blue-green ocean and a distant green treeline under a grey sky. Pero Rights Villageside Beach Ratenggaro Beach features light brown sand, dark rocky formations in the foreground, and clear blue ocean waves under a bright blue sky. Ratenggaro Beach Artisans An elderly Sumba artisan in a turquoise shirt stands outside a traditional bamboo home, holding a carving, with wooden statues displayed. Ratenggaro Village Artisans