5 Recommended Surfing Locations For Beginners

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YOGYAKARTA Surfing aka surfing is a challenging sport and requires special expertise. If you have just learned to ride a surfboard, choosing the right place is very important in order to conquer the waves without worrying about facing too strong currents. So, which beaches in Indonesia can be used as surfing locations for beginners?

If you are looking for recommendations for an ideal surfing place for beginners, here are some of the best options you can consider, as compiled by VOI from various sources, Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Jambu Beach, which is located in Bulakan Village, Cinangka District, Serang Regency, Banten Province, was visited by novice surfers. This is because this beach has waves that are friendly to surfers, namely consistent and not too big.

In addition, the seabed is also in the form of small corals and sand, so it is more comfortable to stand on.

The recommendations for surfing locations for beginners are Kuta Beach, which is in Kuta Village, Kuta District, Badung Regency and Bali Province.

This beach has relatively small and stable waves, so it is suitable for surfing. Beginners who have just learned to ride surf boards do not need to be afraid to be swept away by large currents.

In addition, in this place you can also find experienced instructors as well as affordable surfing board rentals.

Batu Karas Beach is a beach located in Batu Karas Village, Cijulang District, Pangandaran Regency, West Java. This beach is known as the ideal place for novice surfers.

The waves are not too high and tend to be calm, making them perfect for your first exercise. A quieter atmosphere than Kuta also makes this place comfortable to learn without too much disruption.

Jemberala Beach in Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, can also be used as a location choice for novice surfers. This beach is one of the favorite destinations for world surfers.

Waves on the coast of Nimberela are known to be consistent and suitable for various levels of expertise, from beginners to professionals.

Plengkung Beach in Banyuwangi, East Java is also suitable as a surfing ground for novice surfers.

Plengkug Beach is known as one of the seven best surfing locations in the world, known as The Seven Giant Wave Wonder, side by side with Haawaii. On this beach, the waves are high, long, and quickly divided into three levels.

The first level is the Many Track Waves with a height of about three to four meters, suitable for novice surfers.

The second level, Speedis Waves, with a height of about five to six meters. The third level, Kong Waves, with a height of up to eight meters, allows surfers to perform probe riding techniques.

Plengkung Beach is often the location of international surfing competitions, such as the World Surfing League Championship Tour, Banyuwangi G-Land International Team Challenge, and Da Hui Pro Surfing World Championship.

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