The 2004 Earthquakes changed many breaks in North Sumatra, but new breaks have been created that are just as good. Click here for "after the tsunami" photos of Nias's Lagundri Bay, Asu and Bawa. The South Sumatran mainland and Mentawai islands still have The Very Best Waves in The World. The book tells you where to go first for guaranteed surf, both on the mainland and offshore islands like Nias, and then where to start searching to discover your own “secret spot”.
There are hundreds of excellent uncrowded waves on the mainland of Sumatra
Southern mainland Sumatra escaped any serious damage from the Tsunami. So please continue to explore this area for surf, as every dollar you spend will have a "ripple-on effect" to help their neighbours in Aceh and north west Sumatra.
The northern-most city of Banda Aceh has rebuilt accommodation near the local surf breaks, with plenty of aid workers learning to surf and getting some very good waves Latest Update here
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