Where to go surf foiling in Asia in May
The 5 best surf foiling spots in Asia in May: the best-known spots in season first.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
When are you planning to go?
In short
- Best for surf foiling in Asia in May: Zushi (Japan), Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (Indonesia) & Canggu – Batu Bolong (Indonesia).
- Water at the top 10: 19–31°C.
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Mentawai Islands – Macaronis, Canggu – Batu Bolong & Lombok – Gerupuk.
- For beginners: Zushi, Canggu – Batu Bolong & Lombok – Gerupuk.
By continent
By country
1
MayPEAK SEASON
Zushi
Japan
1 m waves19° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ HND 35 km
2
MayGOOD
Macaronis
Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
1.5 m waves31° water30° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ PDG 225 km
3
MayGOOD
Batu Bolong
Canggu · Indonesia
1.9 m waves29° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
4

MayGOOD
Gerupuk
Lombok · Indonesia
1.6 m waves29° water30° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ LOP 21 km
5
MayGOOD
Medewi
Bali · Indonesia
1.2 m waves29° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 54 km
The 5 best surf foiling spots in May: spots in their best season first, the best-known first, then by wave height. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where is the best surf foiling in Asia in May?
Zushi (Japan): 1 m waves; Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (Indonesia): 1.5 m waves; Canggu – Batu Bolong (Indonesia): 1.9 m waves.
Where is the water warm in May?
Mentawai Islands – Macaronis: 31°C, no wetsuit; Canggu – Batu Bolong: 29°C, no wetsuit; Bali – Medewi: 29°C, no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Zushi, Canggu – Batu Bolong & Lombok – Gerupuk.
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