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A wide white-sand beach at Watu Asa, in Mamboro on the north coast of Central Sumba, about 34 km from Waibakul. The waves are usually gentle, coral formations along the shore give some shade, and a paved road leads there. Locals come to fish and snorkel.
📷 Photos
File photo: Sumba · Bimantara.prawoto (CC BY-SA 4.0) · File photo: Sumba · Supomo Hanasti (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons
🚗 Getting there: distances and drive times
| From | Straight line | By road (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Beach City · Mamboro | 3 km | ~5 km · 15 min |
| Waibakul | 29 km | ~40 km · 1 h 15 min |
| Waikabubak | 35 km | ~45 km · 1 h 30 min |
| Tambolaka Airport (TMC) | 36 km | ~50 km · 1 h 30 min |
| Tambolaka | 36 km | ~50 km · 1 h 30 min |
| Waingapu | 83 km | ~110 km · 3 h 15 min |
| Waingapu Airport (WGP) | 88 km | ~120 km · 3 h 30 min |
Drive times are estimates for a car with a driver, at about 35 km/h on average including stops and slow village stretches. Allow more time in the rainy season and on the last unpaved section.
🌅 Sunrise and sunset
At Kapulit Beach the sun rises between 05:31 and 06:19 and sets between 17:47 and 18:30, local time (WITA, UTC+8), depending on the month. So close to the equator, days last about 12 hours all year, and it gets dark quickly after sunset.
✅ Plan your visit
- Check the sea before swimming: the south and west coasts face the open Indian Ocean, with strong currents and big waves for much of the year.
- There is little shade and often no shop nearby, so bring water, sun protection and some cash in small notes.
- Low tide often shows rock pools and reef flats; high tide can cover small beaches completely.
- Leave nothing behind and do not take coral or shells.
📍 Also within 15 km
- Mananga Beach · 3.8 km to the south-west
- Mamboro savanna · 4.0 km to the south-west
🌦️ Climate near Kapulit Beach by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Min °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Rain mm | 271 | 280 | 289 | 214 | 83 | 57 | 42 | 45 | 85 | 147 | 191 | 261 |
Monthly averages for 2015 to 2024 from Open-Meteo historical weather data (ERA5 reanalysis, a weather model) for the nearest area: Waikabubak. Treat rainfall as approximate: models tend to overestimate it in dry areas.
Questions
Where is Kapulit Beach?
Kapulit Beach is in Central Sumba, Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia), at -9.3599, 119.5670. The nearest town is Waibakul, about 29 km away in a straight line.
When is the best time to visit Kapulit Beach?
May to October, in the dry season, when the sea is usually calmer and roads are dry.
How do I get to Kapulit Beach?
The closest airport is Tambolaka Airport (TMC), about 36 km away in a straight line. Most visitors hire a car with a driver; roads off the main routes can be rough.
How far is Kapulit Beach from Tambolaka Airport (TMC)?
Kapulit Beach is about 36 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport (TMC), roughly 1 h 30 min by road.
How long is the drive from Waibakul to Kapulit Beach?
Plan on about 1 h 15 min for the roughly 40 km by road from Waibakul, and more after heavy rain.
Any tips for visiting Kapulit Beach?
Bring water and snorkel gear: there are no shops on the beach.
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