The forecast says bigger swell tomorrow, so we make the most of it ‘til nightfall. In the end, we managed to find something good to surf on a stand up every single day of our stay. The locals are very welcoming, there’s not much arguing when you’re on the water (a few aggressive Aussies excepted). Nias is very definitely a great option for stand up. The wave is near-perfect and easy to ride, helping you progress all your turn skills. You just have to be sure not to annoy the surfers.
If the question is: is Nias a good stand up spot, the answer is categorically yes! Outside the summer season, when the swell can make things pretty radical, Nias is indeed a MUST for stand up fans. On a good 9’ board with plenty of rocker, suitable for your weight and skill level, you should be able to ride every day and max every single session. An amazing trip to make, I certainly can’t say when, but I’m sure I’ll be back, to carve my name again in the sublime waters of the Indian Ocean. SUP
