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Pero Beach

Southwest Sumba · Coordinates -9.6060, 118.9842 · 35 km from Tambolaka

Pero Beach, Southwest Sumba, Sumba
Photo: monica renata · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

A working fishing village on the Kodi coast with wooden boats pulled up on the sand and a reef break that draws a handful of surfers. Few tourists stop here, and the sunsets face straight out to sea.

Local tipCome for sunset and buy grilled fish from the village. Surf only if you know reef breaks.

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Where is Pero Beach?

Pero Beach is in Southwest Sumba, Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia), at -9.6060, 118.9842. The nearest town is Tambolaka, about 35 km away in a straight line.

When is the best time to visit Pero Beach?

May to October, in the dry season, when the sea is usually calmer and roads are dry.

How do I get to Pero 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.

Any tips for visiting Pero Beach?

Come for sunset and buy grilled fish from the village. Surf only if you know reef breaks.

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Updated: 2026-11-11 · Explore this region: Southwest Sumba

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