Playground Surf Resort

• Consistent SW swells from the Indian Ocean
• E trade winds blow offshore
• Peak months: June to August when swell is strongest
• Some breaks can be crowded during peak, come on either end of season

North Sumatra (Aceh) - Wet Season (November-March):

• Different monsoon zone, pumps when it's pissing down in Bali
• S swells with NE storm winds that are offshore at key spots
• Now hailed as arguably the best place for low-season surf in Indo

Nias - Dry Season (April-October):

• 100% swell consistency during dry season
• Average 5-10 foot most days, SW swells from Southern Ocean
• Wet season still good (3-5 foot average) but E winds can be onshore

Year-round: Temperatures 28-32°C with high humidity