About This Spot
Wakatobi, Indonesia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Indonesia.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E winds, peaking from June to August, Wakatobi, Indonesia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best winds from June to August with around 10-20 knots almost daily. Wind starts to be good mid of May til mid of September.
When to Go
Warm all year round, water and air temperatures range from 26-30°C.
What to Expect
Beautiful water colors. Lots of space on the water. Inside the reef flat to choppy and shallow, but ridable almost all the time. Booties recommended, since you don't want to step on animals or corals. But also possible to ride without. Outside the reef small rollers, can be flat in between. Many places to be discovered in the area. Look out for snorkelers who sometimes swim around the reef. And also look out for turtles
Wind & Conditions
E
Best wind direction
Best winds from June to August with around 10-20 knots almost daily. Wind starts to be good mid of May til mid of September.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Beautiful water colors. Lots of space on the water. Inside the reef flat to choppy and shallow, but ridable almost all the time. Booties recommended, since you don't want to step on animals or corals. But also possible to ride without. Outside the reef small rollers, can be flat in between. Many places to be discovered in the area. Look out for snorkelers who sometimes swim around the reef. And also look out for turtles
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Wakatobi Dive Resort is located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia which is in Southeast Asia. Access from Europe or the US is easy with many airlines offering flights to one of the major cities in Asia and on to Denpasar, Bali which is the gateway (and most amazingly beautiful stopover on the way) to Wakatobi.
Location
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