ASU – NIAS, HINAKO ISLAND
User Rating  5/5 : five star
Type : point
Reliability  : very consistent
Best Swell : SW, Offshore Wind : SE
Duration: BY REQUEST
Grade: CHALLENGE

Asu in Nias, Hinako islands is an exposed point break that has very reliable surf, with it’s evocative palm forest as a backdrop, the wave is located off the top of the island. A world class left that can peel for ±250 meters, with reasonably shallow reef on the corner of a picture post card island. May-Oct (dry season) is the best time of year for waves. Asu is a classic wrapper with a sometimes daunting wall that can appear unmakeable. Offshore winds blow from the southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is a left breaking point here. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here.

Surfed from small to big (10 feet) the wave breaks down a reef that produces sections of tube rides and snap able face allowing for high energy consuming surfing. The end section or “Nuclear Zone” can be the highlight or the hell depending on how well you set it up and really want to go for the barrel. Take care and watch the reef. Submerged rocks are a hazard. The possible access to the island are via Medan, Sibolga, or Padang by plane then continued by charter boat.