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Yo Yo's

3.2 — based on 9 community signals

Yo Yo's is a year-round Indonesian surf break with a solid community and consistent waves for all skill levels.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
surf
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

Map

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
2.3 kn
Wave
1.26 m
Water
27.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (37%)
Now: ENE (73°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.87m

Today: High 01:00 (+1.09m), Low 08:00 (-0.36m)

+1.3 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 01:00 · +1.09m ▼ 08:00 · -0.36m ▲ 14:00 · +0.42m ▼ 19:00 · -0.08m Now +1.1m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9 · very high Air PM2.510 · good 06:04 18:09
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 9.6 1.36 9 0mm
09-20 8.8 1.76 9 0mm
09-21 9.3 1.9 9 0mm
09-22 10.4 1.72 9 0mm
09-23 7.9 1.68 9 0mm
09-24 7.6 1.64 9 2mm
09-25 8.5 1.38 9 1mm

About this spot

Yo Yo's is an accessible surf spot in Indonesia that works throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for traveling surfers. The break has built a small but active community, with three videos uploaded to help newcomers understand the conditions and wave patterns. While specific difficulty ratings and swell direction data aren't extensively documented, the spot's year-round availability means you can time your visit based on other factors—nearby attractions, accommodation costs, or travel season. The break sits outside a Marine Protected Area, which typically means fewer restrictions on access and use. Local knowledge is still valuable; the community videos offer genuine insight into what to expect on the water. Most surfers find value in checking those clips before arrival to gauge board choice and fitness level needed. Yo Yo's works well as part of a larger Indonesian surf tour, letting you sample multiple breaks across the region. The year-round swell patterns mean you're not locked into narrow seasonal windows. Pair this spot with nearby options to maximize your trip and find the best waves during your visit.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12651km · ~2910kg · €52

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

Is Yo Yo's good year-round?

Yes. Yo Yo's receives consistent swell throughout the year, so you can visit whenever suits your schedule. Community videos help show what conditions look like at different times.

What's the difficulty level?

Specific difficulty ratings aren't widely documented. Watch the three community videos available online to see the wave size and speed, then assess if it matches your skill level.

Do I need permits or special access?

Yo Yo's sits outside a Marine Protected Area, so standard beach access applies. Check locally on arrival for any local guidelines or seasonal closures.

What marine life should I expect?

Marine life data for this specific break isn't published. Indonesia's tropical waters typically host reef fish, rays, and occasional larger pelagics; always respect marine areas and local ecosystems.

Verified marine species observations

14 records · 12 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Protoreaster nodosus

Asteroidea · Oreasteridae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Jun 2025
×1records

Nembrotha kubaryana

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Last seen:
25 May 2025
×1records

Lepas anserifera

Maxillopoda · Lepadidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Apr 2025
×2records

Mauritia arabica

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Apr 2025
×1records

Nembrotha Bergh, 1877

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Mar 2025
×2records

Doriprismatica atromarginata

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Mar 2025
×1records

Achaeus japonicus

Malacostraca · Inachidae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Mar 2025
×1records

Nembrotha chamberlaini

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Mar 2025
×1records

Nembrotha cristata

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Mar 2025
×1records

Coryphellina exoptata

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Mar 2025
×1records

Hypselodoris tryoni

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Mar 2025
×1records

Dolabella auricularia

Gastropoda · Aplysiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
18 Mar 2025
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Yo Yo's - West Sumbawa - RAWFILES 25/NOV/2020 - 4K

Surf Raw Files
💬 3 top comments
  • Yoooooozaa

    @psychoelectric · 👍 0
  • 🤙🏼🤙🏼

    @fkmori7 · 👍 1
  • Yo

    @psychoelectric · 👍 0

Rippable And Hollow Rights - Yo-Yo's - Surfing West Sumbawa

Global Zoo - Surfing Videos
💬 3 top comments
  • Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy our content. This really helps our channel to grow, and motivates us to create more videos in the future. Thanks!

    @global_zoo · 👍 2
  • love how you always include the paddle & take off

    @axelschafer1388 · 👍 5
  • that rip look absolutely vicious

    @center__mass · 👍 0

Ride the Perfect Breaks of West Sumbawa | Indo Surf Retreat Vol II

Dream Surf Livin'
💬 3 top comments
  • gotta love these amazing surfers from the west coming to Indo shredding, displaying their amazing skills of wave riding, perfect board positioning and technique

    @maticherzog · 👍 7
  • The best!!

    @kubilayerdem9992 · 👍 1
  • 😍🤩

    @nalukeko · 👍 1
wind peaks Aug-Jul-Sep, calmest Apr-Mar-Nov, dry Apr-Oct.

5-year monthly climate

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