Traversing Indonesia

Explore the far reaches of Indonesia onboard the Indies Trader IV as it voyages from the Mentawais in the west to the remote corners of the eastern islands. The yacht cruises the magical Spice Islands, stopping only for perfect waves, scenic coves and tastes of the culture. Starting in Sumatra, we travel east to Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumba, Timor and smaller islands along the way. EpicQuest’s ‘Traversing Indonesia’ trip offers world-class surf spread out over the country’s diverse geography and culture.

Captain Martin Daly has spent decades exploring the Indonesian island chain, which has him convinced that it is the world’s richest wave zone. Let him convince you with stops at legendary spots such as One Palm, Lakey Peak, G-Land and Desert Point along with the boat-accessible, secret, waves open only to the few who know where to look. On these trips, The Indies Trader IV typically cruises at night, visiting new surf spots each day as we move down the island chain.

This trip departs from a variety of ports in Indonesia depending on dates. On arrival to either Padang, Jakarta or Densapar an EpicQuest guide will meet you at the airport for transfer to the yacht.

Upon arrival on the boat you will kick off your shoes, settle in, and we’ll cruise (typically overnight) to the outer islands and start scouting waves!

Citizens of the U.S., Australia, and many other countries may obtain a visitor’s VISA upon arrival in Indonesia, with six months of validity remaining on their passport. Guests from other countries should check with the airline upon ticketing for VISA requirements.

Legendary. The second half of the dry season, from August through September, is known for great weather, light winds and beautiful waves. Because most surfers in these parts of Indonesia access by land, the yacht opens up remote places providing countless perfect empty set-ups. Captain Daly discovers new waves each year building an exclusive playbook of secret breaks that are only shared with his guests.

Indonesia features a wide variety of rights and lefts, from mellow to rip-able to draining. The varied set-ups ensure plenty of waves for any ability. The Indian Ocean is the most consistent swell-generator on the planet. these frequent swells combine with predominantly light winds and perfectly shaped reefs to produce epic surf.

Warm, tropical weather is characteristic of the region. The weather in Indonesia is variable, but you can count on plenty of sun. Rain squalls occasionally occur, but often provide a nice cool-down and beautiful lighting. Winds tend to be light and variable. Regardless of direction, we can find calm or offshore conditions. People are often surprised by the remarkably consistent, perfect surf conditions. Light winds, quality reef and minimal tide swings make the Indonesia a surf paradise.

Indonesia’s average water temperature is 80-85°F, while the average air temperature is 80-90°F.