Surf Camps in Simeulue, Indonesia: 5 Compared (2026)
Compare 5 surf camps in Simeulue, Indonesia: rated 4.8/5, 4-5ft swell. Learner waves: All year. Ratings, surf conditions and season side by side.
Meals included at 5 of the 5 camps that state it (5 full board). As stated on each camp’s own website.
When to go: waves by month
How often each surf town here has waves for each level, month by month, 1995–2025. First lessons happen in the whitewater near the shore, so they are said in words; the other levels are named by what you can do and the size of the wave on the body. What’s my level? · How we calculate this
Simeulue · 5 camps
First lessons (whitewater near the shore): Almost every day, all year.
| % of days | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First lessons | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 92% | 93% | 86% | 87% | 94% | 97% | 98% | 99% |
| Too small | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Too big | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 8% | 7% | 14% | 13% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 1% |
| Beginner (green waves) | 61% | 60% | 46% | 25% | 9% | 3% | 1% | 3% | 5% | 18% | 33% | 52% |
| Intermediate | 39% | 40% | 54% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 78% | 79% | 83% | 78% | 65% | 48% |
| Advanced | 8% | 5% | 12% | 31% | 57% | 74% | 80% | 75% | 69% | 46% | 22% | 14% |
Beginner (green waves) (knee to chest high): most days in Dec–Feb · Intermediate (chest high to just overhead): most days in Mar–Nov · Advanced (head high and up): most days in May–Sep
Model estimate: no suitable buoy within 50 km to check it against.
Days that miss first lessons are too small when every learner spot is under 0.5 m, and too big when none is in the 0.5–2 m band and one is above it. The other levels are read on the face of the wave at its peak: beginner on green waves 0.6–1.2 m, intermediate 1.2–2 m, advanced 1.5 m and up.
1. Island Time Simeulue
★ 5/5 (67 reviews) · from $65 per night
A beach house in the village of Alus-Alus on Simeulue's south-east coast, run by Australian-Indonesian owners since 2018, with air-conditioned villas, a pool-view bungalow and a mezzanine room around a pool. Rates include airport pick-up, three meals a day, a motorbike with a surf rack for each guest and a surf guide or surf advice.
2. Kita Surf Resort
★ 4.9/5 (100 reviews)
A small family-run resort on a white-sand beach on Simeulue, with traditional wooden bungalows cooled by fans and two honeymoon suites. The all-included formula covers airport transport, motorbike rental, a surf guide and three meals a day; the sheltered beach in front suits first take-offs, and nearby reefs and beach breaks run from easy to heavy.
3. Ranu Surf Camp
★ 4.7/5 (139 reviews)
A locally owned surf camp on Simeulue, right in front of the Dylan's right-hand point, where Ranu, the local host, also cooks. The package includes air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and hot water, three meals a day and local guides, who are also photographers, to other breaks to suit your level; photos, car and boat trips cost extra.
4. Moon Beach Surf Resort
★ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
A small beachfront surf resort on Lantik Bay, Simeulue, open since 2013, with a pool and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Stays include local airport transfers, three meals a day and full-time surf guides who drive guests to the island's reefs and beach breaks several times a day; trips in its own speedboat to remote waves cost extra.
5. Aura Surf Resort
★ 4.7/5 (40 reviews) · from A$315 per night
A beachfront surf resort on Simeulue with an A-frame peak right out front, air-conditioned private bungalows and a group villa facing the wave, and an infinity pool and spa. Nightly rates include three meals a day, surf guides who match breaks to each guest's ability, car transport to the waves, scooters with board racks and airport transfers on the island.
Common questions
How many surf camps are there in Simeulue?
findsurfcamp.com compares 5 surf camps in Simeulue.
When are there waves for first lessons in Simeulue?
Simeulue: Almost every day, all year. Estimated at the beaches from 1995-2025 swell data.
How warm is the water in Simeulue?
In Simeulue the sea ranges from 29°C (84°F) in Nov to 30°C (86°F) in Apr: monthly medians of the sea surface temperature, 2015-2025.