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A black-sand beach near the mouth of the Konda river on the south coast of Central Sumba, rare on an island of white beaches. Fishermen work here, surfers come for the waves and the islet of Pulau Konda sits just offshore.
📷 Photos
File photo: Sumba · Wybe (CC BY-SA 4.0) · File photo: Sumba · monica renata (CC BY 2.0), Wikimedia Commons
🚗 Getting there: distances and drive times
| From | Straight line | By road (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Waibakul | 19 km | ~25 km · 1 h |
| Waikabubak | 32 km | ~45 km · 1 h 30 min |
| Eco Beach City · Mamboro | 46 km | ~65 km · 2 h |
| Tambolaka | 60 km | ~80 km · 2 h 30 min |
| Tambolaka Airport (TMC) | 62 km | ~85 km · 2 h 30 min |
| Waingapu | 67 km | ~90 km · 2 h 45 min |
| Waingapu Airport (WGP) | 71 km | ~95 km · 3 h |
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 Konda Beach the sun rises between 05:30 and 06:19 and sets between 17:46 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
- Maloba Beach · 5.2 km to the west
- Kolam Jodoh Waterfall · 14.2 km to the east
🌦️ Climate near Konda 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 Konda Beach?
Konda Beach is in Central Sumba, Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia), at -9.7780, 119.6635. The nearest town is Waibakul, about 19 km away in a straight line.
When is the best time to visit Konda Beach?
May to October, in the dry season, when the sea is usually calmer and roads are dry.
How do I get to Konda Beach?
The closest airport is Tambolaka Airport (TMC), about 62 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 Konda Beach from Tambolaka Airport (TMC)?
Konda Beach is about 62 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport (TMC), roughly 2 h 30 min by road.
How long is the drive from Waibakul to Konda Beach?
Plan on about 1 h for the roughly 25 km by road from Waibakul, and more after heavy rain.
Any tips for visiting Konda Beach?
Combine it with Maloba, about 5 km west. Swim only on calm days.
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