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The Hole

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Wave Height 3 to 8 ft
Wave Direction Left
Wave Shape Hollow & Barreling
Optimal Swell S to SW
Optimal Tide Low to Mid
Optimal Wind E to NE
Skill Level Advanced to Elite
Ride Duration 50 to 150 meters

A high-energy, heavy left-hander revered by surfers exploring Sumba’s coast. It produces a very powerful, intense ride that breaks directly in front of a dramatic coastal cliffside.

Key Info

Crowd Factor
Few People
Lineup Factor
Collaborative
Hazards

There are no escape channels; waves finish dangerously close to the cliff face over dry, live reef

Bottom Contour

Shallow, sharp coral reef

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Occy’s Left

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

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Distance from The Hole: 43 km

Kerewe Right

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

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from The Hole: 46 km

Sunset Right

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

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Distance from The Hole: 47 km

Wanukaka

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

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from The Hole: 47 km

Rope Burns

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

Expert to Elite

Distance from The Hole: 49 km

Miller’s Right

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

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from The Hole: 50 km

Pinnacles

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

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from The Hole: 50 km

Mangkudu Left

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

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from The Hole: 69 km

Pero Lefts

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

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from The Hole: 80 km

Pero Rights

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

Intermediate to Advanced

Distance from The Hole: 80 km

Five-O

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

Beginner to Intermediate

Distance from The Hole: 118 km

Racetracks

Left-Hand 4 to 8 ft Near Waingapu

Advanced to Elite

Distance from The Hole: 119 km

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