Indonesia is the holy grail of surf travel. Spread across 17,000 islands, the country offers an almost infinite variety of world-class waves in warm tropical water. Bali is the hub, with Uluwatu's long left-handers, Padang Padang's deep barrels, and dozens of reef breaks accessible from Kuta, Canggu, and the Bukit Peninsula. The Mentawai Islands off Sumatra deliver the most perfect waves on earth, with Macaronis, Lance's Right, and HT's drawing surfers from around the globe. Java's G-Land is one of the longest barrels in existence. Sumbawa's Lakey Peak, Lombok's Desert Point, and Nias round out a roster that no other country can match. Water stays around 27-29C year-round, and the rich Balinese-Hindu culture, affordable living, and sheer volume of quality waves make Indonesia a destination that surfers return to again and again.

