Sunday, September 27, 2009

PERFECT BIG WAVES

Rote is the most southern island of the Nusa Tengara Island chain of Indonesia. Its only 150 miles from the coast of Northern Australia and only a few miles south of West Timor. The island is about 100 kilometers long by 20 km wide. And there are several smaller islands near by.
The population is about 60.000 people and they are in the majority Christians they are very respectful friendly and mellow people. During the trade winds season (May to November) the island is quite dry with seldom rain.

Roti or Rote is usually best known as one of the best surfing spot.in Asia. It is a long left that captures and holds any size swell. It's Fun under 8 feet, but best from 8 feet and up. Over 10 feet it is one of the best, perfect big wave spots.

Nembrala which is located in Nusa Tenggara Timor, it is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf. May – Oct is the best time to be there(dry season) the favored time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Groundswells are more common that windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is a left breaking reef. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Rocks are a hazard but it's always fun and challenging.


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