One of Sutera’s top five beaches in Brunei,
the delightfully little-known surfing haven of
Pantai Tungku is relatively crowd-free.
Facing the South China Sea, this sheltered
coastline with a distinct, boulder-strewn
breakwater produces long but gentle waves
about three to four feet in height and 150
metres in length, interspersed with stronger
and higher swells. Neither are far out from
the shore. During cyclone season, waves rise
to about five feet, so be cautious of rocks and
rips. It’s here that Brunei’s first Surf Fest was
held in 2017. The beach is also a laid-back
BRUNEI
Surf Pantai Tungku’s
Undiscovered Shores
hangout spot boasting gorgeous sunsets and
ATV rides through the golden sand.
After a bunch of hang tens, replenish your
energy with ambuyat, a dish with a base of
sago – a sticky starch extracted from the pith of
the tropical palm tree (Metroxylon sagu). Meant
to replace the rice and meat impoverished people
couldn’t afford during the Second World War,
the essentially tasteless sago is dipped into sauces
flavoured with fruit and chilli. It’s then rolled
around a two-pronged bamboo stick and eaten
much like noodles, accompanied with side
dishes of vegetables, fish, prawns and meat.above The waves and
sunset are the main
draws of Pantai Tungkuabove left A sur fer
tries a stunt on gentle
afternoon wavesWHEN
October to MarchWHERE
Pantai Tungku
(Tungku Beach)HOW
Hop into a taxi from
Brunei AirportEXPERIENCE
SURFING
Pantai TungkuPHOTOS © SHUTTERSTOCK