Pulau Asu (Hinako Islands) · Nias · Indonesia
World-class left on the outer side of Asu in the Hinako Islands off west Nias, long and hollow on a good south-west swell.
For intermediate surfers the best months are June, September: in September about 19 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: September. Local guides: April-October.
Water 30 °C in December to 30 °C in May: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| May | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers June, September; in September about 19 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 30 °C in December to 30 °C in May. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; rocks).
SW, S swell, E, SE, NE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1.5-4 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Asu are in the Surf Spoting app.