Rockstar (Hilisataro) surf forecast
Hilisataro · Nias · Indonesia
A fast, hollow right over reef in front of Hilisataro village, east of Teluk Dalam and about 17 km from Sorake. It tends to be at its best when The Point is big, and it suits experienced surfers. Surf-Forecast lists it as a left; the other guides describe a right.
- Break
- reef break, rights; faces SE
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- SW, SSW, S
- Best wind
- NW, NNW, N (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- May to October
- Typical size
- 1.2-3 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- Shallow reef; Fast, hollow take-off; Boats anchored near the line-up
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Nias.
Nearby spots
- The Machine, Sorake (Lagundri Bay)
- Lagundri Beach, Sorake (Lagundri Bay)
- Indicators (Lagundri), Sorake (Lagundri Bay)
- Lagundri Bay (The Point), Teluk Dalam
- Bawa, Pulau Bawa (Hinako Islands)
- Asu, Pulau Asu (Hinako Islands)
Questions
Is Rockstar (Hilisataro) good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; fast, hollow take-off). Beginners nearby can try Lagundri Beach, Sorake (Lagundri Bay).
What swell, wind and tide work best at Rockstar (Hilisataro)?
SW, SSW, S swell, NW, NNW, N wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1.2-3 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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