Fishing
There’s more than surf out here. Head out with the crew for a fishing session, then return to the villas with a few more stories from the water.
Leave the mainland behind.
Across from Nias, into the Bay of Plenty. Stay over the water and let the swell shape the days.
What’s included
From your arrival in Nias to the boat back, here’s what comes with your stay.
- Your villa
- A private 8m × 6m overwater villa with its own bathroom and patio. Air conditioning, 24-hour power and Starlink Wi-Fi.
- Meals & drinks
- Three meals a day, plus snacks, water and juices.
- Surf boats
- On-demand boat rides to the waves in the bay throughout the day. One Treasure Island trip is included with a seven-night stay, and two trips with stays of ten nights or more, when conditions are right.
- Island time
- Fishing, snorkeling and local excursions between surf sessions.
- Your transfers
- Round-trip transport from Nias to the villas by van and speedboat.
Four boats.
Lots of options.
Go when the reef wakes up. Stay through the tide. Come back for lunch and head out again.
Our boats run to the waves in the bay on demand throughout the day. You don’t have to wait for the rest of the group, or cut a session short because someone else is done.
Beyond the bay.
The larger boat takes us to Treasure Island when the conditions line up. Other days lead to a secret reef or a different corner of the islands.
Twenty years of knowing where.
Over 20 years operating here means knowing how the swell, wind and tide meet each reef. Our captains and guides know where to look, and our boats give you the freedom to get there.
Explore the waves
Between the waves.
Drop a line, look beneath the surface, or take the boat into the quieter corners of the islands.
Snorkeling
Clear water, coral and another world below the boats. Ask the crew where to snorkel for the day’s conditions, and take your time looking around.
Into the islands
A boat ride through the mangroves. A quiet stretch of coastline. Our crew knows these islands beyond the surf, too.
Across to the islands.
Fly into North Sumatra, connect to Nias, then leave the rest to our team. Check your plans with us before booking flights.
- KNO
Medan, Sumatra
Your international gateway. Plan a connection into Kualanamu Airport.
40-minute flight - GNS
Gunungsitoli, Nias
Connect to Nias by domestic flight. Our team meets you at the airport.
About 3 hours by car & boat - The bay
Banyak Surf Villas
Our team brings you from Nias to the villas by car and speedboat. Allow about three hours, depending on road and sea conditions.
When the swells arrive.
April to October is the main surf season. Bring us your dates and the kind of sessions you’re looking for.
Wave choice changes with the swell and wind. A week gives you time to explore the bay and make the most of the conditions that arrive.
Tell us whether you’re after playful walls, long lefts or heavier barrels. We’ll help you work out a trip that fits.
Make the crossing.
Tell us when you can get away, who’s coming and what you like to surf. We’ll work out the journey with you.
