Where to go in South Pacific?

LongIslandBro · Mar 3, 2018

Barry Cuda said: ↑

Phuket?? Stop swearing.
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What about Lake Titicaca?

johnwick12 · Mar 14, 2018

pretty interested

littlerhody · Mar 14, 2018

pinkstink said: ↑

Warning - typical travel thread where the poster is too lazy to do his own research and asks for his fellow Swellinfo-ers to plan his trip for him.

So that's out of the way. My wife and I are planning to visit friends who are living in Singapore next May. We'll probably have about two weeks and the amount of time I'll be able to dedicate to surfing will be negotiable but let's assume it won't be more than three or four days.

We want to see as much as we can so we're definitely not spending more than a few days in Singapore. The Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia are all potential destinations.

Anyone have any experience in that area? Sumatra and Java look like they could have potential. The Philippines too. I'm not sure what kind of activity there is in the Indian and Pacific oceans that time of year so I guess that's where I should start.

If anyone feels like pointing me in the right direction that would be swell!
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could have potential??? haha Indonesia has the best waves on the planet just find places on any island in Indo and you will score.

littlerhody · Mar 14, 2018

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I was in Singapore in last May for work and literally went Bali for about 36 hours - the trip was from NJ->Singapore->Bali->Singapore->Brussels->NJ in 8 days. Caught the first flight from Singapore to Bali on a Saturday AM at like 530 and was in the water at Keremas by 10ish. Took the last flight from Bali to Singapore on Sunday night, so yea...like 36ish hours. Totally worth it though and worked with Slim at www.baliwaves.com for sleep and board rental. Would not work with him if my wife was along though.
As mentioned above, Bali is crowded. I was there twice before for long vacations, and its just part of surfing there. You'll be there during high season, so there should be no shortage of swell, but you will deal with crowds. If you expect to grad dawn patrol, there will probably be 10 guys beating you to it...unless you surf somewhere a little more remote like Nyang Nyang or Green Balls. Visiting Bali 3 times over 6 years, I feel the island on a bit of a downward tailspin. I don't really see the beauty that everyone talks about, but I also don't spend more than $50/night on a place to stay, even when my wife is with. I stayed at the Gong mentioned above for a bunch of nights - cheap, awesome people, but no ac as of 2015 - if its hot, I'd recommend elsewhere if the wife is with you.

PM me if you want some info.

There are tons of other waves in the surrounding area (Indo), but most of them require a lot more dedication to get to...which is why Bali is so popular.

Philippines is hit or miss. You will def. score better waves in Bali. I spent 8 days or so on Siargao (Cloud 9) and there were waves every day, but cloud 9 was only good for 2 of those. Other breaks required a short, cheap boat ride. Cloud 9 is a classic when its on though. I enjoyed the culture, people, and general vibe of the Philippines way more than Bali though.

I never really looked into it, but I'd love to surf Japan sometime.
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I agree 100 percent bali is packed with aussie surfers and just packed in general. bali is generally a way to get to the other islands in Indo. I fly into Bali so I can fly out to another island this may. only spending a night in bali probably find a hotel and wont even unpack the boards.

LotjeBaker · Mar 28, 2018

Also looking for a nice next destination to surf! I will take a look at all these replays

DawnPatrol321 · Mar 28, 2018

^^^ Z Russians.

La_Piedra · Mar 28, 2018

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