Lakey Peak

Remote world-class A-frame with hollow lefts and fun rights

Lakey Peak is one of the world's best A-frame reef breaks, splitting into a hollow left barrel and a rippable right off the same peak on the south coast of Sumbawa. The left is the more sought-after wave — steep, fast, and barreling with backdoor tube sections peeling up to 100 metres, while the right offers more open-face performance surfing. It works on all tides but is best at mid to high, handling south to southwest swells in the 3-8 foot range with morning offshore winds from the north. Strong currents and a shallow reef make experience essential, and early mornings offer the cleanest conditions before trade winds pick up. The dry season from May to October delivers the most consistent swells, with June often the standout month. The area is remote — a 2-3 hour drive from Bima airport — with limited infrastructure, but several surf camps line the beach at Hu'u village.

Type

Reef, Left, Right

Crowd

2 / 5

Safety

6 / 10

Price

$

Best months to surf

Spring, Summer, Fall

Other things to do in the area

Surf nine world-class breaks within 20 minutes

Snorkel vibrant reefs offshore

Hike to jungle waterfalls near Hu'u village

Go deep-sea fishing for pelagics

Current forecast

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