In Indonesia the excitement turns to one of the world’s most challenging surf destinations, namely Sorake Beach on Nias Island. Following the success of the Krui Pro in Lampung and Bali Pro on the ...
Before wavepools and luxury surf resorts, a true surf trip meant venturing for days by boat to remote, perfect, barrelling waves in places far, far away. Nias was one of those places. And it still is, ...
Almost a month ago, we reported that the local government on the wave-rich island of Nias, off Sumatra, was building a road directly in front of — almost on top of — the famed righthander at Lagundri ...
As travel has become far more accessible this year, many people have been itching to get back to Indonesia for a much needed fix of warm water and perfect waves. The Braithwaite family from Gisborne ...
Relief organizations delivering tsunami aid to some of the remotest parts of Indonesia this week are seeking help from an unusual ally: a group of hard-core surfers. Surf Aid International, a ...
When the Indonesian archipelago was lashed by a string of huge swells in July, you knew that somewhere would be a diamond in the roughest of oceans. This crazy edit from Nias showcases just that gem.
The WSL’s Qualifying Series often bears the brunt of surf lingo. “Looking like a QS out there,” is an all-too-common saying when surveying onshore dribble from the parking lot. But every once in a ...
Point of Change is a reflective and somewhat melancholic documentary directed by Rebecca Coley that explores the long-lasting effects of colonialism and tourism, particularly in the context of the ...
Four young Aussie friends who went missing at sea during a surfing holiday in Indonesia have been found floating on surfboard, waiting for help to arrive. Elliot Foote, his partner Steph Weisse and ...