Periscopes Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Periscopes Surf Guide
Many miles eastward from Sumbawa's famous west coast reefs lies the thorn shaped Hu'u Bay, a.k.a. the Lakey Peak area. Equally famous, and surf-wise more consistent than the west coast, it is also much more crowded and exploited as it is within striking distance thanks to good roads from the island's airport.Not your typical Indonesian wave, Periscope Point is a powerful, fast, thick, top-to-bottom right-hander, better with a higher tide since it gets a bit ledgy and shallow on low tides, especially the inside section. Periscopes breaks close to the beach, and there's a nifty little paddling channel. Super easy. Hence, it can get quite crowded.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Yes, especially during the high season.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Quite good.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Crowds and reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Boat trip, or from your accommodation at Lakey Peak.
Bottom
Flat coral.
Best Season
May-August
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