Krui Reviews and Ratings
(Indonesia – Sumatra – Mainland)
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Visitor reviews of Krui surf break
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“Krui Left is a quality fast hollow reef break, it needs a big swell to get over 1.3 to 1.5 mtrs. Usually it is 0.9 to 1.2 mtrs. Overcrowding is a problem because the take off zone is very small.
There are only 4 quality waves within walking distance. Krui Left, Krui Right and the Peak (Leftovers if you're a bodyboarder). The other waves have become popular only because Krui Left is often overcrowded.
The quality waves near Krui are Krui Left, Krui Right, The Peak, 30 minutes south are Ujung Bocur and Way Jambu. 1hr north of Krui are Jenny's Right, Honey Smacks, Jimmy's Left and Jimmy's Right. The other waves are of marginal quality. The whole area is quite fickle and can be inconsistent. You might be lucky and score quality surf everyday in a 7 day period but thats rare. This is from my own experience over 7 years of surfing the area.”
Milo from AUSTRALIA - 01 Nov 2019
Krui Ratings
Overall: 5.0. Based on 2 votes and 6 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 5.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Krui is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Krui is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland. 5: the best break in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Krui can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Krui, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 5.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Krui are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Krui is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Krui requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Krui for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Krui is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Krui is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Krui, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Krui where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“We stayed at Secret Sumatra resort infront of the peak, from looking around the place it seems to be the best set up there, there are three waves that are offshore in the trades out front and another 6 in walking distance. There are something like 25 waves in the area and it's super consistent, there's a few more people around than there used to be but the vibe is good and these guys get you a lot of sessions with no one else around. The camp has a nice big infinity pool with a beach bar on the beach that's exclusive to their guests. We had amazing waves the whole time, they are super on it and know a few spots others apparently don't know about, Dean & Jodie, the Australian owners are legends and so were the surf guides. Epic food, you get your own rooms with AC, we couldn't have asked for more for what we payed, it's a little more that what you pay at the other places but that's with all your transport included with no hiccups, we had friends staying at another place up the road and they had a wallet, phone and keys stolen from their motorbike so in the end the extra 400 more we payed we got back tenfold in the waves we scored and having all of our gear at the end, the experience you get with these guys is epic, you've just gotta book a fair bit out as they fill up pretty early. I'm be going back again next year.”
Mike from AUSTRALIA - 18 Jul 2019
“Fast left hand reef break that has a nice barrel. Excellent quality when it is good but its only really good a few times a year. Most of the time its its under 1.2 metres with a long wait between 2 wave sets. Very small take off zone that can't handle more than 10 considerate surfers but the crowd is usually 15 to 25. With a few bodyboarders in the water it's a test of your patience. If your an intermediate to advanced surfer you would not bother because if Krui is breaking at a decent size other breaks will probably be epic.”
Surf Sumatra from AUSTRALIA - 27 Sep 2017
“Great place for empty waves, although getting slightly more known now there is still loads of waves to find.
I stayed at The Mandiri Beach Club with the English Boys, really cool vibes, the boys know of loads of little secret gems, fair play to them it doesn't sound like it has been easy setting up their business due to the American (kruisurf.com) who allegedly tried unsuccessfully to steal everything from them, but Karma has finally caught up with him and looks like he's being deported, unlucky for him he apparently has a warrant for his arrest in America as well, looks like the whole place will be a better place without him, cant wait to get back there at the end of the year.”
John from AUSTRALIA - 03 Apr 2011
“I stayed at Damai Bungalows down south from Krui in front of the left. The owner Ayu was a fantastic host, great food, rooms and a classic area to hang out right in front the wave. You can call ayu on +62 813 693 07475. She said the guy next door runs tours for her though freeline tours.”
no wetsuits from UNITED KINGDOM - 11 May 2010
“For more info about area and a cheap place to stay with a local family check here - sunsetbeach.webnode.com.”
ben from AUSTRALIA - 15 Mar 2010
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