If you are looking at exploring the famous waves of Nias and nearby, then why not take a boat trip on board the Ono Niha, which sets off from Lagundri Bay and heads up to Telo Island or up north to the Banyaks through Asu and Hinako islands. You will get to explore magnificent waves and see the beauty of Indonesia and all that it has on offer.
What You Love
Read what our happy customers are saying about this trip.
We had a great trip.
Timmy (the captain) and the Ono Niha crew were fantastic. The boat was comfortable and served us well. The food was good and there was lots of it. Timmy was very focused on maximising surf time for the group. He knew when and where the swell was at its best. Best surf was Nias, Treasure Island, Cobra, Gunturs, Barrel Machine and Asu (Asu was heavy). In terms of the swell, it ranged between 3-7ft in the first few days, then it dropped to around 2-4ft. Overall the surfing was epic!!! We all had fun!!
Ono Niha Surf Charter
Epic trip! Classic Indo boat with awesome crew led by captain Timmy! Everything you want in a surf trip really – sick waves, experienced crew, uncrowded surfs, lots of different options. highly recommend, would go again for sure. yeeeew!
Ono Niha offers great value for money.
The boat is more in the traditional Indonesian style than others I’ve experienced and whilst not as luxurious as some it certainly has its own charm and was significantly cheaper! It is very comfortable with a good dining area, air conditioned sleeping quarters and a covered upper deck for hanging out and watching the waves and sunsets. Timmy and the crew looked after us very well.
The boat was great, we had breakfast, lunch and dinner which were fit for kings and the crew couldn't have done enough for us.
They were awesome! We got waves and visited a heap of breaks which was great to mix it up… From our departure to our arrival back home there were no hick-ups with transfers etc. We did speak with other different travellers out in the line-up and told us for their horror stories with their surf camps and transfers etc, so we felt a little guilty mentioning our trip. Great job to The Perfect Wave Crew, you took the headache of organising everything for us which resulted in the trip of a life time! I highly recommend you and highly recommend the ONO NIHA for the trip!
From the moment, we arrived at Nias Keyhole Surf Camp; we knew we were going to have the best surf adventure.
Everyone at the camp and on-board the Ono Niha was friendly and knew everything about the surf in the area. The Ono Niha surf charter is a must and you will be treated to great waves, great food and great vibes.
Surfing Highlights
The Bubble
Suited to advanced-level surfers, the Bubble is a super-sucky right that does a 180-degree wrap before ending in deep water.
G.T’s
Also called Rangas, this is a super-fun, super tubular right that has been compared to HT’s in the Mentawai’s without the shallow end section.
Pinnacles
Super user-friendly right hander, perfect for longboarders.
Monkeys
Is the go-to wave in the southern area of the Telos because of its consistency and its appeal to all level of surfers. Actually a series of 4 right hand point reefs. Outer Monkeys gets all the swell, big wall and hollow inside section. New School can be super fun in a mid sized swell, Coffins is fast barrel from take off before racing down the line, clean exits are rare and finally Monkeys itself. Handling most swells up to a solid 6 foot plus, the wave draws up in to peak at take off. Wider sets can require a cutback before it draws up into fast peeling wave running down the reef for another 100m – 150 m.
Bojo Island
Offers reliable left that is offshore in the SE. A swell magnet, can handle real size. Long left walls with barrel sections up to 300m offer reliable fun. Suits surfers from intermediate to advanced as well as big wave chargers
Max’s Left
Also known as Churches or Missionaries; this long, bowling left is one of the most consistent breaks in the area.
Jurassic Park
Another epic left point on coral, Jurassic’s is set in a backdrop that influenced the name and can vary from a full heart-in-your-mouth type tube to a fun totally wackable wall.
Depth Chargers
Shallow, dangerous and perfect, this can be one of Indonesia’s best waves on the rare occasions it breaks.
Schoolyards
Made up of several separate waves, all of which work on different swell directions, the “yard” is about 10 minutes from the resort and open to the full brunt of swell. Schoolyards can offer everything from a “Sunset Beach” style open-ocean peak, to fun hittable rights and lefts. A trip to the yard always draws a smile.
Le-Ba
An easy, user-friendly right that runs along the edge of a nearby island. Ideal at 3-5ft. Great for beginners and intermediate surfers, just 10 mins from your lodge.
The E.R.
Made up of two separate reef passes, the E.R. features multiple lefts and rights. Best on a very light to medium swell, the E.R. has a wave suited to all levels of experience. Generally the surf needs to be flat at our other breaks for this to be its best. The E.R. is also home to some amazing live coral and snorkeling. 25 minutes from the resort.
Dislocators
A shallow, tubing left suited for intermediate and advanced surfers. Dislocators is in a region to the south that is more suited to the advanced level surfer willing to leave a little skin on the reef. 35 minutes from the resort.
Wegs
Wegs equals Kegs. An amazing coral point, 45 minutes south of the resort. Nothing but high-speed tubes.
The Beachie
On the SW side of the telos is a rare feature, a long beach fully exposed to swell. Often too big to surf, however when the swell eases back the Beachie offers thick barrels on shallow sand when all other waves are flat.
Pasti
Fast and powerful right hander, 3 tube sections, with its ripabble days. Suitable for all levels
Pricing & Packages
Ono Niha
11 nights from USD $1900
The Ono Niha will take max 10 surfers on its regular trips, but it can accommodate up to 12 surfers upon request. There are 4 comfortable bedrooms with 2 single beds in each room, as well as 4 single bunk beds in the V berth quarters. All rooms and the lounge are air-conditioned. There are 2 bathrooms with showers, a main saloon, fridge, gallery and upstairs there is a 360-degree view deck with amazing views out into the ocean. In the main saloon, you will find a TV with a DVD player and a sound system. The boat is also equipped with fishing and snorkelling gear.
The Charter
The boat is an Indonesian traditional wooden boat, originally built for traditional Indonesian fishing boats on the West coast of Sumatra – Sibolga area. It was re-built as surf charter in 2015. The meaning of Ono Niha is 'The original people of Nias' (the people born on the island of Nias). She is powered by an RD8 Nissan engine giving her speeds up to 8 knots.
Surfing
Ono Niha sets off from Lagundri Bay and heads up to Telo Island or up north to the Banyaks through Asu and Hinako islands. You will get to explore magnificent waves and see the beauty of Indonesia and all it has on offer. The boat will let you sleep, relax and surf in perfect comfort. The boat was built locally in Sibolga, North Sumatra, and is operated by a local crew.
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