Mangkudu Left

An aerial view shows two surfers in bright turquoise ocean water, one paddling calmly and the other near a foamy white breaking wave.
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Wave Height 4 to 12 ft
Wave Direction Left
Wave Shape Wide & Barreling
Optimal Swell S & SW
Optimal Tide Mid
Optimal Wind N to NE
Skill Level Intermediate to Advanced
Ride Duration 150 to 300 meters

Located off Mangkudu Island at the southern tip of Sumba. This is a deep-water wave that very consistently captures raw, open-ocean energy coming out of the Indian Ocean, offering a massive playing field with multiple take-off zones.

Key Info

Crowd Factor
Few People
Lineup Factor
Recreational
Hazards

A very long, exhausting paddle-out, powerful ocean currents, and sharp coral reefs.

Bottom Contour

Extensive reef

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