The Surf
During the surf season (April-October), the Hinako's region consistently picks up more swell than the Mentawais, Telos, and Banyaks. The remote location guarantees uncrowded waves, with very rarely more than 15 people in the lineup and often no one at all.
> Asu - is a reeling, 100 yard long, hollow left with a perfect barrel and steep, work-able face, breaking over a shallow reef. South winds are offshore here. You can walk here from camp in about 10 minutes, or simply jump in the speedboat and be out in the water in less than 5.
> Bawa only 20 minutes away by speedboat, is a thick, powerful right-hander that breaks in deep water. Often compared to Sunset Beach, this wave offers intense drops and wide tubes. Facing due south, Bawa picks up more swell than Asu and holds to 15 feet (Hawaiian) and beyond, rarely being less than 3. Bawa works on North winds which are onshore at Asu. So if the wind isn't good for Asu, chances are Bawa is clean and pumping.
> Hinako Secrets - In addition, there are 5 secret spots that we can boat to when the weather and conditions are favorable. If the swell is too big to paddle into, as is common at Bawa, we also offer guided tow-in surfing via jet-ski. Photographers and videographers are available on request to catch your biggest barrels and gnarliest wipeouts.
> Main Land Nias – We can also arrange trips to the famed Lagundri Bay, only two and a half hours from the resort by boat and private car. Though typically very crowded with traveling surfers and shredding local boys who have grown up with perfection at their fingertips, Lagundri is an unbelievable right-hander with smooth, ultra- consistent barrels, definitely worthy of a detour.