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Raijua

Island

Small East Nusa Tenggara island known among surfers for consistent reef breaks and for local fishing communities. Visitors arrive for surf trips, boat transfers and village stays.

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Raijua essentials

Address: Raijua Island, Sumba Raijua Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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About Raijua

Raijua is a small island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, part of the chain of islands in the Lesser Sunda region. It is sparsely populated and known regionally for reef-break surf spots that attract visiting surfers.

The island’s communities rely on small-scale fishing and local agriculture; tourism is limited and typically focused on surf visitors and small-scale guesthouses. Access is by boat from larger nearby islands.

Raijua lies in the Savu Sea within East Nusa Tenggara province and is reached from other regional islands by local boat services.

  • Surfing: Part of the Lesser Sunda archipelago in East Nusa Tenggara, the island is visited by surfers for reef-break waves at certain exposures.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Raijua

The dry season (May-September) is best for sea access and surfing conditions.

Dry season (May-Sep)
May-Sep · 24-30°C
Drier, more predictable seas-best for surfing and boat access.
Wet season (Oct-Apr)
Oct-Apr · 24-30°C
Rainier and rougher seas; fewer visitor services.

Weather & Climate near Raijua

Climate

Raijua's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1052 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 25° - 31° 32° 238 mm overcast 80% 3.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.5h
February Good 25° - 31° 32° 222 mm overcast 80% 3.1 m/s 2.9 extreme 12.3h
March Very Good 25° - 31° 31° 196 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 25° - 32° 32° 50 mm some cloud 76% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 11.8h
May Ideal 24° - 31° 31° 25 mm mostly sunny 75% 3.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.5h
June Ideal 24° - 30° 27° 1 mm mostly sunny 73% 3.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
July Ideal 23° - 30° 26° 1 mm mostly sunny 73% 3.1 m/s 2.0 very high 11.5h
August Ideal 23° - 30° 26° 1 mm clear 71% 3.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
September Ideal 23° - 31° 29° 9 mm clear 74% 3.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 25° - 32° 32° 36 mm mostly sunny 73% 3.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.2h
November Very Good 26° - 32° 33° 81 mm some cloud 73% 2.7 m/s 2.9 extreme 12.5h
December Good 25° - 31° 32° 192 mm overcast 77% 2.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Raijua

Raijua is reached by local boat from nearby larger islands such as Sumba; services are irregular and weather-dependent. The nearest air connections are to Sumba island, from which overland and boat transfers continue.

Arrange transport via local operators or with the help of regional tour companies; allow flexibility for delays.

Tips for Visiting Raijua

  • Local boat operators offer the only practical transport-coordinate departures and returns carefully as services are infrequent.
  • Respect local customs and ask permission before photographing people in villages.
  • If surfing, check seasonal swell charts-Raijua is known among experienced surfers for powerful reef breaks.