Krui

Krui is a coastal district in Lampung province on the west coast of Sumatra. It has become famous among surfers for its world-class waves and relatively uncrowded breaks. The area is known for its traditional fishing villages and pepper plantations.

Krui is reached by road from Bandar Lampung, a winding coastal drive.

The Krui coastline and its surf breaks, the pepper-growing hills inland, and the wider Pesisir Barat (West Coast) scenery.

Surfing is Krui's main draw: the coastline is split into distinct surf zones — Tanjung Setia, Mandiri, and the Krui/Utara district among them — that between them offer over a dozen recognized breaks along roughly 100 km of coast. Named breaks include Ujung Bocur (a fickle but powerful left-hand reef break near Tanjung Setia) and Mandiri Beach (a consistent, powerful beach break considered among the best in Indonesia). The area has hosted World Surf League Krui Pro events.

Fresh seafood at beachfront warungs, and Lampung-style fish dishes.

Bandar Lampung (5 hours east). The Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park is nearby. Continue south to the Kalianda area and Krakatau boat tours.