Sorake Beach

Sorake Beach is a renowned surf beach located in Botohili Sorake village, Teluk Dalam District, South Nias Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Situated on Lagundri Bay on the southern tip of Nias Island, it is internationally known for its consistent, world-class waves. The beach features a sandy shoreline with reef breaks and has hosted international surfing competitions, making it a central destination for surfers and beach visitors in the region.

Visitors can expect a long sandy beach on Lagundri Bay with a reef break producing consistent surf waves, open ocean views, and a laid-back coastal setting. The area includes simple beachfront accommodation, homestays, food stalls and surfboard rentals. Visitors can watch surfers, walk along the shoreline, swim in calmer sections, and explore the adjacent Lagundri Beach. The surroundings are rural with coconut trees and small villages.

Sorake Beach gained international recognition in the 1970s-1980s after being discovered by Australian surfers and has since become one of Indonesia's most famous surf destinations. It has hosted national and international surfing championships, contributing to the development of surf tourism on Nias Island.

The beach is part of the coastal area of South Nias, inhabited by the Nias people known for their distinct traditional villages, stone culture and surfing heritage. The area reflects local fishing and coastal community life alongside surf tourism.