The Asu Camp EXPERIENCE:

With Asu Camp you will be surfing the perfect Indonesian waves of your dreams, but without the crowds...  And you will be staying in the only camp on Asu with a view of the wave and the sunset!  Asu Camp is on the northernmost tip of the island, right in front of the action and the beauty of Asu, for the wave and for the sunset, it’s the place to be.

Included in your accommodation is access to other surf breaks in our speedboats when conditions are favorable for another spot.  You can be surfing from a selection of 12 different waves in the area. Primarily Asu, out the front door, but we also surf 11 other waves, 5 of which are located in the Hinakos and another 6 on nearby West Nias.  Other than Asu, there are 6 rights, 4 lefts, and a beach break that work in different wind and swell conditions.  Our goal for each day is to surf where it's offshore.

Your stay at Asu Camp includes three delicious meals a day of Indo and western variety, plus plenty of fresh fruit, snacks, water, coffee, and tea. A comfortable bed with top quality spring mattress, fan for each bed, generator electricity 24 hours a day, hot water showers, and satellite internet with wi-fi.

Nias to the western port of Sirombu is approximately 2.5 hours. The speedboat will be waiting for you at the harbor in Sirombu and the crossing to Asu is 30 minutes in good weather conditions.

Asu Island is 1 of 8 small islands in the Hinako Archipelago, 16km west of Nias in North Sumatra, Western Indonesia. There are no roads on Asu, no electricity, and a local population of just 100 people. Come to Asu Camp to experience rural Indonesia, empty lineups with island perfection surf, and perfectly warm equatorial water.

Available for purchase are cold sodas, fresh fruit juices, ice cold coconuts, cold beers, Surf Yogis zinc, massage, ding repair, souvenirs, Asu Camp shirts, waterproof bags, videography and photography.

Asu Camp ACCOMMODATIONS:

There are 2 types of accommodations at Asu Camp. Two, private, 2 person bungalows known as ‘The Pres’ and ‘The Dog Pound’ and the ‘The Commons’ a large 2 room bungalow where the 2 rooms are separated by a 4m x 8m yoga, movie, and work out space designed as a gathering place for when the weather is less than ideal

The Bungalows:

Our 2, private, Air-Conditioned bungalows boast 12m square terraces facing the surf at Asu. The rooms are 16m square and accommodate 2 people in single beds or a couple in a double bed, on the highest quality firm spring mattresses, with shelving, fans, and power outlets inside the custom fitted mosquito nets. There is a cabinet with shelves and a drawer and 2 clothing racks for storing away your belongings during your stay. The rooms open up wide to the terrace with double French doors. Each bungalow terrace is equipped with 2 hammocks and 2 rattan lazy chairs for maximum chilling comfort in between surfs. The spacious 12m square bathrooms are open to a small garden at the back of the bungalow and provide a very airy and fresh, yet private, ‘jungle living’ feeling. There are flushing toilets and the bathrooms are tiled and adorned with lots of shells collected from the beach at Asu.

The bungalows are equipped with AC and have water coolers for easy access to hydration. Each bungalow has its own surfboard rack and outside shower. The bungalows are on piers raised up 1-2m off of the ground, offering exceptional views of the surf out front. There is a back gate directly to the bathroom and stairs to the front terrace. These bungalows were designed with years of experience of Asu living, they are simple, yet elegant, modest, yet luxurious.

The Commons:

The Commons is a 2 room bungalow with a large common area for the group in the middle of the 2 rooms. Each room has 18m squared space inside and can be set up with 2 single beds or one Queen size bed for couples or someone looking for more privacy during their stay. There is a cabinet with shelves and a drawer and 2 clothing racks for storing away your belongings during your stay. The front terrace is massive at 14m wide by 3 m deep and has a sweeping view of the ocean and the wave out front at Asu. The rooms open up wide to the terrace with double French glass doors. Each room is equipped with 2 hammocks and 2 rattan lazy chairs out on the terrace for maximum chilling comfort in between surfs. The spacious 12m square bathrooms are open to a small garden at the back of the bungalow and provide a very airy and fresh, yet private, ‘jungle living’ feeling. There are flushing toilets and the bathrooms are tiled and clean with hot water showers and fresh white towels provided for your stay. The bungalows are equipped with AC and have water coolers for easy access to hydration. There is a surf rack and outside shower around the west side of The Commons and plans are to add a cold plunge and a dry sauna for recovery of achy muscles after hours of surfing.

Included in your accommodation is access to other surf breaks in our speedboats when conditions are favorable for another spot. You will be surfing from a selection of 11 different waves in the area. Primarily Asu, out the front door, but we also surf 10 other waves, 5 of which are located in the Hinakos and another 5 on nearby West Nias. Other than Asu, there are 6 rights and 4 lefts that work in different wind and swell conditions. Our goal for each day is to surf where it's offshore.

Indulge in a range of Western and Indonesian dishes prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. You can expect an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, imported meats as well as a delicious range of locally-caught seafood including lobster and fish.