Nīas (Indonesian: Pulau Nias, Nias language: Tanö Niha) is an island off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Nias (Kepulauan Nias) is also the name of the archipelago, containing the Hinako archipelago.
Nias Island covers an area of 5,121.3 km2 (1,977.3 sq mi)
(including minor offshore islands). It is mostly a lowland area rising
to around 800 m (2,600 ft) above sea level. There were 756,762
inhabitants on the island (including minor offshore islands) at the 2010
Census.
Nias is an internationally famous surfing destination. The best known surfing area is Sorake Bay, close to the town of Teluk Dalam,
on the southern tip. Enclosed by the beaches of Lagundri and Sorake,
the bay has both left and right-hand breaks. As they wait for waves,
surfers can often see sea turtles
swimming below. There are also two consistent, world-class waves in the
nearby Hinako Islands, Asu and Bawa. Many lesser-known, high-quality
surf spots with low crowds await adventurous travelers.
Nias was part of the famous Hippie trail of the 1960s, particularly traveled by surfers, which led to Bali. Some claim that the waves at the southern beach of Sorake are better than the ones in Maui. It has been the site of several international surfing competitions in the past, particularly before the 1998 Indonesian Reformation Movement.
Despite the storied history of surfing in Nias, international surfing
in Nias has slowed down especially (but not specifically) due to the
recent earthquakes.The situation is slowly changing, however.
This Whice one videoin Nias.
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