Sozinhos Surf Lodge

Camp Size: Max 8 guests
Accommodation: 2 rooms & 2 bungalows
Daily Meals: Included
Daily Transport: Included when Asu is not breaking
Located in front of surf break: Yes, "Asu" (left)
Destination: Asu, Hinako Islands, Nias
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Budget: 3/5
Surf School: No
Surfboard Rental: No
Yoga: Yoga terrace
Ideal for: Small groups 


Welcome to "Sozinhos" (pictured bottom of pic) with viewing Gazebo slap bang in front of pumping Asu

Located just 1 degrees north of the equator in the Hinako islands as well as a stones throw from the island of Nias, Sozinho's Surf Lodge directly overlooks one of Sumatra's best left hander's "Asu".

The main focus of the surf camp is Asu, a truly mechanical wave that is consistent from April to October, works on all tides and holds big swells with ease. Another 6-7 waves are found within 45-60 minutes from the resort, that can be reached by speedboat.

Guests can arrive/depart any day as there are connecting daily flights to Gunung Sitoli (Nias) from Medan, Padang and Jakarta.

Be sure to check out our blog article about what you can expect: The Real Guide to Surfing the Hinako Islands 

Sozinho's has plenty of space & caters for a maximum of 8 surfers.

Guests can choose to stay in either a private room within the main Lodge, or alternatively in one of the newly constructed private bungalows. 

It's a charming but small surf camp, with a total of 2 rooms and 2 bungalows. There is plenty of space for everyone to find some privacy too.

All accommodation also have views of the wave directly out the front and are positioned perfectly to enjoy the sunset. 

Private rooms

2 x private rooms with either single beds or a double bed, each are Fan cooled.

Room 1: 1-4 guests + private bathroom
Room 2: 1-2 guests + private bathroom 

* Bathrooms include basin, western toilet, mirror & cold shower.
* Shower towels, soap, shampoo and mozzie cream are provided free of charge.

Private Bungalows

2 x private bungalows with either single beds or a double bed, each with air conditioning.

Bungalow 1: 1-4 guests + private bathroom
Bungalow 2: 1-4 guests + private bathroom 

* Bathrooms include basin, western toilet, mirror & hot shower.
* Shower towels, soap, shampoo and mozzie cream are provided free of charge.

Food is included in your package and you won’t be disappointed. Your 3 daily meals are always plentiful & varied and include a mix of both Indonesian and Western flavours such as Nasi Goreng, Rendang, pasta dishes, pizza, chicken and of course fresh fish.

Breakfast – 6:30am – 09:30am (order from menu)
Lunch – 12:30pm – 2:30pm (fixed menu)
Dinner – 7:30pm – 9:30 pm (fixed menu)

Cold Beers (Bintang) are always available for all of the guests.

Vegetarians and specific dietary requirements can be accommodated for with prior notice to your arrival.

Included in the price:

- 3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day
- Soft drinks
- Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water

Not included in the price:

- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional snack bar menu
 

Asu - The island and the wave

Sozinhos is perfectly located in front of Asu, the regions most consistent left hander and so when its working, there really is no need to go anywhere else.

However, for those looking to explore and surf some of the regions other waves, especially if the wind switches, guests are just a short walk to the private pier where you'll find Sozinhos speedboats. 

When Asu is not breaking or is onshore, guests will be taken (with the help of a surf guide / driver) to explore one of the other 6-7 waves in the region.

There is also a limit of just 4 surfers per boat to maximise speed & comfort when traveling to other waves and to keep crowds at an absolute minimum. 


Sozninhos is just a short walk to the pier where the speedboats are moored up

All packages include:

* Accommodation in lodge room or private bungalow
* Private bathroom (cold shower in Lodge rooms, hot shower in bungalows)
* Daily meals, tea/coffee & drinking water
* Direct access to Asu
* Use of speedboats with driver / surf guide, when Asu is not breaking

Facilities also included:

* Fishing equipment
* Ping pong table
* Spear fishing equipment
* Snorkeling gear
* Yoga Gazebo / wave viewing platform

Available but extra cost;

WiFi – good for WhatsApp messages, calls, emails, checking forecasts etc. 
Massage - IDR 120,000 / hr
Photos - please contact us for more details 

 Sozinhos Yoga Gazebo with views of Asu in the background

The camp directly overlooks the left hander "Asu" as well as being around 45 mins to 1 hour by speedboat from the rest of the regions waves.

Getting in and out is via the key hole in front of the camp & requires some timing. Experienced surfers will be fine with bare feet, but less experienced surfers would require reef boots to offer some protection when walking on the sharp reef.


The key hole, pictured above, offers convenient access in and out of the wave.


Asu in all its glory

Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the destination's section of the site within the Hinako Islands pages.

Hinako Islands Surf Breaks

Be sure to check out our blog article about what you can expect: The Real Guide to Surfing in the Hinako Islands 

Guests need to fly into Medan Airport (KNO) - Kuala Namu International Airport West Sumatra 

We recommend using https://www.skyscanner.net/ and flying into Jakarta, Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). From KL, there is usually one morning flight (1hr) with Air Asia as well as a lunchtime flight to Medan.  From Jakarta, there are plenty of flights each day that fly into Medan, with airlines such as Garuda Airlines, Sriwijaya, Citilink & Lion Air. We recommend https://www.nusatrip.com

From Medan, you will need to take an extra flight to Gunung Sitoli, Binaka Airport (GNS) we recommend Wings Air (part of Lion Air). There are a number of flights each day.

Note: Many of the air craft are small and have limited capacity to take surf boards. From our experience WINGS seems to have the best success rate with the majority of board bags making it across each flight. Worst case scenario your board bag will make it across the next day (although unlikely that this will happen). 

From Gunung Sitoli, you'll be collected & driven across Nias Island (2 hours of beautiful tropical scenery) to Sirombu Harbour. From here, a private speedboat will take you to Asu Island in about 30 minutes.

Note: The speedboat ride is always complimentary & the taxi ride is IDR 800,000 for a group of up to 4 guests (about USD 55 / AUD 80 shared between the group).

It’s a long but stress free journey and because there’s so many flights each day, you’ve plenty of travel options to suit your needs.

Note: Visa On Arrival: A FREE 30 day Visa On Arrival is now available for a number of countries including: Australia, USA, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, England, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Germany. 

Make sure you to pack light & within the baggage restrictions of your airline. 

Don’t leave for your trip without any of the following:

Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure and must have at least 1 completely blank page (no stamps, nothing)

Tickets & itinerary

Travel insurance policy

Cash – change $500 minimum per two weeks stay into Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

Valid Visa (for Australian, British & USA passport holders, visas can be issued on arrival (30 days max). Please check prior to purchasing your tickets.

Important: Make sure to check our "know before you go" section which is a handy page of what to expect as well as a detailed inventory of what to bring.

All guests travelling to any surf camp or charter boat in Sumatra will require Travel Insurance. Surf Camp Sumatra recommends using World Nomads for any trip to Sumatra. Simply use the below form to get a quote.