For the last couple decades, fueled by world-class waves and surf spots, Asia has been an emerging surfing destination. With stunning natural beauty and cheap traveling costs, Asia is now established as a very popular spot to catch some of the world’s best waves.

Although Bali is still the most popular surfing destination in Asia, there are still several other places that offer insane surfing conditions, with only a fraction of the Balinese crowd. Without digging too deep and revealing any local/secret spots, here are the 10 best waves and surf spots in Asia…

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10. Scar Reef, Sumbawa, Indonesia

Hands down one of the best waves in Asia, Scar Reef is located in West Sumbawa.This region is stacked with many other high-level reef breaks like Yo-yo’s, Northern Rights and Super Sucks. Scar Reef is a powerful and hollow wave that breaks on larger southwesterly swells and provides epic barrels, featuring a very shallow reef, hence its name.

Located just next to Lombok, Sumbawa is often way less crowded than Bali simply due to its remote location. 

Read our full surf guide to Sumbawa, Indonesia

9. Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

Uluwatu is probably Bali’s most popular and most beautiful surf spot. Not only is the wave itself incredible but the whole setup is truly gorgeous.

Located in the Bukit’s Peninsula, Uluwatu is known for its cliffs and sunsets. The wave has several different takeoff spots that can connect on good days and form a long, sometimes hollow, mesmerizing ride.

Read our full surf guide to Bali, Indonesia

8. Cloud Nine, Siargao Island, Philippines

Cloud nine is the best wave and most popular surf spot in the Philippines. It is a heavy barreling slab located on the island of Siargao, a small surfing island on the eastern side of the country.

This wave, known as the Asian Pipeline, is not suited for novice surfers but is still more forgiving than its Hawaiian sister with a reef that’s a bit more forgiving.

Read our complete surf guide to Siargao, Philippines

7. Nihiwatu, Sumba, Indonesia

Sumba is a pretty remote island from the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara) that is home to one of Indonesia’s best waves, Nihiwatu.

This long and perfect left is still a pretty hidden gem compared to the big Indonesian names like Uluwatu, Padang Padang or Kuta. However, it has everything to give you a session to remember.

Also read: 10 Uncrowded Surfing Destinations

6. Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay is a small surf town located on Sri Lanka’s east coast, away from the big city noise. It is home to several sandy point breaks like Peanut Farm and Whiskey Point, that are suitable for surfers of all levels.

Not only is Arugam Bay far from the big city crowds, it also is blessed with raw natural beauty, both on land and in the water.

Read our full surf guide to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

5. Lakey Peak, Sumbawa, Indonesia

Sumbawa is still very underdeveloped compared to Bali even if it they are just a short flight or a coupe ferries away from each other. Despite this, Sumbawa has some of Indonesia’s best waves. One of them is Lakey Peak…It is a perfect A-frame located in Central Sumbawa that consistently fires hollow lefts and rights.

Read our complete surf guide to Sumbawa, Indonesia

4. Nias, Sumatra, Indonesia

Nias is a small surfing paradise located just north of the Mentawais chain. It is obviously exposed to the same consistently epic conditions and rewards its visitors with the surf trip of a lifetime. The region being so remote helped keeping the place raw for a long period of time and only surfers make the journey out here. Most waves are powerful world-class reef breaks that will challenge even the best surfers out there.

Also read: The World’s 10 Best Right-Hand Waves

3. Desert Point, Lombok, Indonesia

Lombok is direct neighbor with Bali and also has one of Asia’s best wave. The island’s most popular and publicized surf spot is Desert Point… This wave is a fast and hollow left that has been tackled by many of the world’s best surfers and featured on several magazines. It is known for having a punishing reef and for simply being one of Indonesia’s most challenging wave.

Read our full surf guide to Lombok, Indonesia

2. Pasta Point, Maldives

Pasta Point is a dreamy reef break located in a true paradise on Earth. The wave is only accessible for guests staying at the Dhonveli Resort, which prevents it from getting too crowded. Pasta Point is very exposed to swells and is not much affected by the wind which makes it a very consistent break during the high season.

Read our full surf guide to the Maldives

1. Lances Right, Mentawai, Indonesia

The Mentawai Islands are now known as the number one surfing destination, not only in Asia, but in the whole world. This chain of islands located off Sumatra’s west coast are definitely not easy to get access to but the reward is astonishing. The Mentawais are home to some of the planet’s most consistent and best reef breaks.

Lance’s Right (also known as HT’s) is most definitely the highlight of the region. A consistent, perfect right-hand barrel breaking over a sharp reef and offering the cover-up every surfer dreams about…

Read our full surf guide to the Mentawai Islands

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From river bores to endless point breaks, we’ve rounded up the world’s longest surfable waves that are totally worth the journey.

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Scorpion Bay, Baja California, Mexico

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Right-hand point break

• Ride Length: Up to 1.2 km

• Best Season: June to October

• Best Swell: Southern Hemispheric swells

• Crowd Factor: Low to moderate due to remote location

In the dry heat of Baja California’s desert is hidden one of the world’s longest waves…Scorpion Bay is an amazingly long surfing wave that has 4 to 5 distinct points and takeoff spots. When a decent-size swell lines up properly and hits Baja California’s coastline, this wave becomes one of North America’s longest point break.

Its remote location and lack of infrastructure also prevents it from being overcrowded. Definitely worth the trip…

Read our surfing guide to Baja California Sur, Mexico

Pavones, Costa Rica

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Left-hand point break

• Ride Length: Up to 1 km

• Best Season: April to October

• Best Swell: SW

• Crowd Factor: Moderate

On the southern end of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is located this small town which is home to one of Central America’s best and longest wave…

Being so remotely located, Pavones is somehow sheltered from most of the heavy crowds that can be found further up north. On a good southwesterly, this is point break peels nicely providing waves as long as a few hundred meters.

Read our complete guide to Pavones, Costa Rica

Pororoca

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Tidal bore (river wave)

• Ride Length: Up to 12.5 km

• Best Season: March and September (full moon & equinox)

• Crowd Factor: Very low

• Risk Factor: High (debris, water hazards)

This tidal wave located in the Amazon River is only surfable twice a year when conditions align. When it does, it is a fast, dangerous river wave that can sometimes reach 12ft+ in size. Due to the extreme conditions that come with it, this wave is not suitable for everyone.

With a proper technique, equipment and support team, one can catch a wave and ride it for as long as 10km! The record for the longest ride at the Pororoca is just under 40 minutes for an astonishing 12,5 kilometers total length.

Also read: The World’s 10 Best Right-Hand Waves

The Bono Tidal Bore

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Tidal bore (river wave)

• Ride Length: Up to 10 km

• Best Season: Late September to early November

• Crowd Factor: Extremely low

• Tip: Hire a local boat guide

Similar to the Pororoca, The Bono tidal wave is also a river surfing spot located in the Indonesian Kampar River.

Almost 100 km away from the sea, this wave is also very fickle and only works under some precise tidal conditions. Surfing tour companies even offer their services to help surfers catch the longest wave of their life!

Also read: The 10 Biggest Waves In The World

Superbank, Gold Coast, Australia

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Right-hand sand-bottom point

• Ride Length: Up to 1,5 km

• Best Season: February to April (Cyclone season)

• Best Swell: E to SE

• Crowd Factor: Very high

Coolangatta, at the southern end of Gold Coast, Queensland, is home to one of the world’s longest and most consistent wave. This one definitely is not a hidden gem but still deserves a great spot on our countdown for its remarkable length and quality. On a good cyclone swell, one can surf from Snapper Rocks all the way down to Kirra, an insane 1.5 km ride.

Raglan, New Zealand

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Left-hand point break

• Ride Length: 600m to 1 km

• Best Season: March to October

• Best Swell: SW

• Crowd Factor: Moderate to high

First put on the map by cult surf film “Endless Summer” in 1966, Raglan quickly became New Zealand’s best surf town. It is also home to the country’s longest wave.

Read our complete surfing guide to Raglan, New Zealand

The surf spot that made Raglan famous is Manu Bay, just a short drive out of town. On an epic day, this wave connects all the way from Indicators, the furthest peak, into Whale Bay and finishes in Manu Bay for a filthy leg-burning ride.

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Left-hand sandbar

• Ride Length: Up to 2 km

• Best Season: May to October

• Best Swell: Strong SW swells

• Crowd Factor: Low (but competitive)

• Warning: Very fickle and difficult to access

Hands down, the world’s longest barreling wave is right here in Skeleton Bay, Namibia. This wave is very fickle and doesn’t work all that often. However, when it does…dear lord! Many South Africans make the trip up here when big swells show up on the radar. Even then, only a few of those swells are actually gonna line up properly for Skeleton Bay.

Read our complete surf guide to Namibia

Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa

Key Info:

• Wave Type: Right-hand point break

• Ride Length: Up to 1 km

• Best Season: May to September

• Best Swell: SW to SSW

• Crowd Factor: High

• Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced

Not only is Jeffrey’s Bay one of the world’s longest wave, it also probably is one of the five best waves on the planet, period. This point offers everything from long, fast walls, barrel sections and even some ramps to aim for the sky. Definitely not for beginners…

Chicama, Peru

Key Wave Info:

• Wave Type: Left-hand point break

• Ride Length: Up to 4 km

• Best Season: May to September

• Best Swell: SSW

• Crowd Factor: Moderate

• Bonus Tip: Local boats will tow you back to the lineup!

With a filthy length of 4 km, Chicama is known as the world’s longest wave! Located near a small fishing village in the north of Peru, Chicama needs a decent SSW swell to peel nicely down the point. When it does, the wave is so long that boats are up for hire to get you back to the takeoff spot…

Read our complete surf guide to Chicama, Peru

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