Nihiwatu Bay (Sumba)
Also known as: NIHI Sumba, Occy's Left, near Pero (West Sumba)
World-class wild coastline
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this East Nusa Tenggara, Sumba, Indonesia spot - what to expect and when to come.
May to September
SE trade, 12-20 kn
Moderate, thermic-boosted
May to September (dry, SE trades)
High; reef dries at low tide
Light-wind days; offshore risk at the breaks
The water
Chop over reef; calm deserted bays nearby
Shallow reef to deeper bay
27-29 C
Boardshorts or shorty
Skill & group fit
Intermediate-advanced
4 (advanced)
Small; resort guests only
Poor for groups; luxury resort access, remote
Getting there & schools
Resort-front beach launch
Resort transfers; calm beaches a short drive away
NIHI Sumba kite program; rentals for experienced riders
Luxury resort, full facilities
Spa, waterfall, horse riding, surf
Very low; exclusive
Permits & safety
Resort guest / paid lessons
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Shallow reef, currents, remoteness
Resort watersports support
Limited; remote, resort clinic
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.