Lakey Peak
Also known as: -
A world-class mechanical A-frame - both ways off one peak - that built the whole town; consistent, shallow, crowded and unforgettable.
Best time to surf
Dry season, best Apr/May-Oct; most consistent Jun-Sep
Shoulder season: Good - picks up almost any swell and catches wind-affected days; shoulder (Apr, Oct) viable
The wave
Break type: Reef break (A-frame)
Bottom: Coral/lava reef (shallow reef ledge)
Wave direction: A-frame - both left and right off one take-off (left longer/more consistent, right barrels)
Typical wave length: Left peels up to ~100m; the right is a shorter/tighter barrel
Ideal swell: SW / S Indian Ocean groundswell; works 1-10ft
Ideal wind: Offshore E / SE-NE (also surfable in light onshore)
Working tide: Left all tides; the right needs mid-to-high (closes out low)
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 4
Skill level: Intermediate / advanced
Options for a mixed group: Anchor of the Hu'u cluster - Lakey Pipe (~1km), Nungas (~1km, mellower), Periscopes (~2km) all a short paddle/walk; split beginners to Nungas/inside, chargers to the Peak
Safety & hazards
Shallow sharp reef (esp. low tide), a long paddle around the reef, crowd/drop-in collisions
Remote - clinics in Hu'u/Dompu; nearest hospitals Dompu, then Sumbawa Besar / Bima; serious cases to Mataram (Lombok)
Crowd, access & conditions
Crowd & localism: High - crowd and localism both notable; a contest site, respect the peak and call your direction
Access & parking: Fly Bima (BMU) then ~1.5-2.5 hr road to Hu'u/Lakey (near Dompu); the village fronts the waves, beachfront losmen/hotel parking
Water temp & wetsuit: ~27-29 C year-round; boardshorts + rashguard, reef booties useful at low tide
Crowds, access and local conditions change - confirm locally before you paddle out.
Around the break
Facilities: Beachfront hotels/warungs/restaurants, board rental/ding repair; ATMs in Dompu; pool/spa at Aman Gati
For non-surfers: Beach, Lakey lagoon, waterfalls, whale/dolphin and fishing tours, snorkeling/kayaking
Location
Nearest hub: Hu'u / Lakey Peak (Sumbawa)
-8.8065, 118.3826 (approximate)
Live conditions
Today's swell, wind and tide are a runtime layer - check the live sources: Aman Gati Hotel Lakey; Indonesian Surf Guide; Stormrider (Central Sumbawa)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.