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Sumba Adventure Resort
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Small Family owned and operated surf resort located on the pristine Indonesian coastline of Sumba. Sumba often described as Bali 50 years ago is a surf and culteral gemstone.
With very few accommodation options and not many people in the know, Sumba still offers up uncrowded surf that caters to all levels of surfer.
At Sumba Adventure Resort we are well equipped to make your remote surf adventure as safe and positively memorable as possible. Our boat,4x4 or ATVs will give you the best advantage to reaching the best break of the day. With over 15 breaks within 20min of the resort you will never stop exploring.
We offer Large beach huts as well as smaller 2 person huts. All the units are direct on the beach. Running water, western style toilets with 24h electricity and Ice cold beer.
Various packages with various inclusions to choose from and various pricing to suit any and all.
Location
Sumba is a 1 hour flight from Bali. The resort is best accessed via Waingapu airport. From Waingapu it is a scenic 2 hour drive with various options such as waterfalls to stop and check out along the way.
We are on the East coast in Kalala, a dreamy fishing and seaweed farming village.
- Facilities
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- Getting there
- Surf Lessons
- Waves
- Terms
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 4
Wahoo is a wooden bungalow with a large open air bathroom. It has 2 singles and a double or can be furnished with two doubles. Directly on the beach with a great beach view.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 3
Trevally is a Bamboo bungalow with a large open air living aria. It has 1 singles and a double. Directly on the beach with a great beach view and great cooling ability due to the open living area.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The Aframe huts are located slightly back from the beach and underneath the first line of trees, still have a seaview. Great for a couple or singles. The bathroom is not attached but 10m away from the room itself.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Waingapu and they can be booked in the booking steps.
- Price for 1-4 people: USD$40
- - Nearest Airport: Waingapu
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 80
- - Time from Airport in a car: 2 hours
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is a bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Private Surf Lessons
Surf Guide
Beginner Kite Surfing
Noodle
Level: Intermediate
Noodle is a short boat ride from the resort. Picks up alot of swell so we generally head over there on smaller days.
Right hand peak that runs down a outer reef. Speedy hollow section that then mellows to a cutback sections followed by another runner that often links to the next section that can turn this funs wave into a real leg burner.
On bigger swell the Peak can be pretty heavy with some big slabby barrel sections. Paddling back out is generally not a problem.
Pier
Level: All Levels
The Pier is a classic all rounder wave. Some days its absolutely firing due to the shifting sand and then on another day It could be soft and mellow.
Two different sections: both are rights. One on the right side and the other on the left side of the pier. you can paddle under the pier to access ether. We do alot of our surf lessons here. Low tide is the preferred tide but as it gets bigger it is also fun on the higher tide.
Five O
Level: Intermediate
Five O aptly named after a 80s show from Hawaii Five O, The wave resembling the wave in the intro of the show.
Fast Hollow left with generally one section depending on tide. Can be surfed through the full tide cycle but beware, as it gets bigger can be gnarly even at the highest of high tides. When its smaller 3' days then it can be very mellow and even a beginners wave at high tide.
Generally need a boat unless you are super fit. The problem is not paddling out to the wave but rather getting back to yhe beach after a long session. The lagoon channel sweeps passed the inside of the wave, this can make it dangerous if you are already tired. Thats why you stay with us and we take you out there on our boat.
B&B
Level: Intermediate
B&B Is located on the barrier reef directly infront of our resort. Long, super long right hander that needs some swell befor it starts to break. The takeoff can be pretty heavy barrel section followed by a looooong down the line bashable wave. Generally only the take off section is hollow depending on tide. Low tide the whole wave is hollow but difficult to get to at low tide unless you walk accross the 1.5km long reef. We always take the boat out to B&B.
On smaller days it can also be very fun for beginners and for playing around on the SUP.
Dog Leg 1 & 2
Level: All Levels
Another long Right hand set up. On the barrier reef infront of the resort. There is a upper and a lover section. Punchy and hollow, easy to surf and get little barrels. Only problem is its low tide dependent, On neap tides we can surf it all day but spring tides we only get about an hour of optimal Dogleg. Needs a big swell to wrap around. The bottom section ends in the channel where we usually moor the boat.
The Point
Level: All Levels
Fun Left hand wave, breaking from a The Slab down to the beach. Breaks most days and can handle about 6'. The bigger the better until it starts closing out. Easy Beach access and channel on the side makes is a fairly safe and beginner friendly wave but also offers a very bashable running face.
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PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due at check in.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancels anytime up to 7 days before travelling and you will not be charged the balance.
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