Surf spot

Pero right

Forecast conditions and map view for Pero right in Indonesia, Savu Sea. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Indonesia, Savu Sea
Coordinates: -9.6077, 118.9848

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.2	0.8	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.1
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	12.4	12.3	12.3	12.4	12.5	11	15.2	13.3	13.6	13.8	13.9	14	14	13.8	13.7	13.4	13.2	12.9	12.7	12.8	12.3	12.2	12.1	12	11.9	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.7	11.7	11.7	11.6	11.6	11.4	11.4	11.4	11.5	11.5	11.5	11.4	11.3	11.2	11.2	11.2	11.2	11.2	11.1	11	10.8	10.9	10.7	10.7	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	748	705	650	620	595	348	309	688	761	834	923	1004	1080	1109	1102	1070	1007	969	910	737	801	743	725	701	677	654	649	643	643	621	633	633	627	627	638	672	705	716	705	694	694	694	688	664	658	621	605	574	530	511	488	448	457	395	387	238
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	9.1	4.2	22.3	17.8	11.4	2.3	5.1	5.4	4.3	1.8	18.8	15.8	13.3	8.3	16.1	14.4	9.3	8.2	17.4	14.7	10.5	2.1	1.5	6.9	4.8	2.2	17.1	13.5	19.8	9.2	2.5	8.6	4.8	5	16.7	16.4	22.7	7.4	5.4	1.8	6.1	3.8	20.6	26.9	15.6	5.4	7.2	3.3	5.2	1.8	22	17.3	20	15.5	4.7
Wind direction	ECross	ESECross-on	NNEGlassy	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWGlassy	NECross-off	SECross-on	NEGlassy	NGlassy	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSECross-on	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross	ESECross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSECross-on	NNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	ECross	ENEGlassy	SGlassy	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SSECross-on	ESECross-on	EGlassy	ECross	ENEGlassy	SOnshore	WSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	NECross-off	EGlassy	ECross	ENEGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSEOnshore	ESECross-on	SOnshore	ENECross-off	EGlassy	ENECross	NEGlassy	WCross	SWCross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ENEGlassy

Pero is a well-known right-hand reef break on the west coast of Sumba, Indonesia, facing the Savu Sea. It’s a powerful, hollow wave that’s loved by experienced surfers for its long, fast walls and barreling sections.

What it’s like

Type: Right-hand reef break
Location: West Sumba, Indonesia
Wave character: Fast, clean, and often hollow
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Main draw: Long rides with sections that can hold solid size and produce good barrels

Conditions

Best swell: South and southwest swells
Best wind: Light offshore winds, typically from the east or northeast
Best tide: Usually mid tide to tide dependent, depending on the reef setup
Consistency: Can be very good when a proper swell lines up, but it’s not a daily beginner-friendly wave

Why surfers like it

Pero is appreciated for its combination of: - Power - Speed - Barrel potential - Relatively uncrowded setup compared with some more famous Indonesian breaks

Things to watch out for

Sharp reef: Can be hazardous during wipeouts
Strong currents: Surf fitness and local knowledge help a lot
Shallow sections: Especially when the wave gets bigger or the tide drops

Overall

Pero is a classic Indonesian reef pass right: raw, fun, and potentially world-class when the swell and wind align. It’s best suited to surfers who are comfortable on reef breaks and want a fast, challenging wave in a beautiful tropical setting.