Beach / reef · Flores · Ende (Nangapanda) · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Worth a go, right now. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
The frontier of Indonesian surf: Flores' south coast soaks up the southern swell facing the Indian Ocean. Still under-the-radar and barely documented — go explore, check conditions on the spot.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Flores Sud usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Flores Sud is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Flores Sud comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Flores Sud, you can also check conditions at Lakey Pipe, Lakey Peak, Gerupuk. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.