the charm of Saroke Beach, a surf spot in North Sumatra, Indonesia

 

Sorake Beach is located on the island of Nias, right in front of the Indonesian ocean. Therefore, this beach has the character of good waves, even the height can reach 15 meters in certain months, for example from April to September. It is even more difficult when the full moon arrives. Waves can roll onto the beach and have 11 waves before breaking. The waves also have five different levels, allowing surfers to play in a variety of styles. Also, the waves at Sorake Beach always break non-stop, which makes it very comfortable for surfers. Beginners can also learn. Due to the good quality of the waves at Sorake Beach, this beach is the venue for world-class surfing championships,

such as the South Nias Open Surf Contest and Nias Pro, which attract participants from various countries. . Although this beach may seem like a paradise for professional surfers, that doesn't mean beginners can't enjoy the waves at Sorake Beach. If we are not professional surfers but are interested in trying and learning, we can ask the locals to teach us something. They explained the types of waves at Sorake Beach and taught us basic surfing techniques. The best time to study for beginners is early in the morning. Since the waves are not too high, you don't have to row in the middle of the sea or push yourself too hard. When you get tired of wading through the waves,

you can lounge on the beach and watch the surfers in action. You can even stay in some of the concept surf camp hostels that are springing up all over the coast. To reach this beach, we have to take a flight route from the Polonia airport in Medan to the Binaka airport in Gunungsitoli. The trip takes approximately one hour. Then continue the journey by taking the land route to Sorake Beach in Teluk Dalam.