Imana, Tuwa Tuwa, Kafo Kafo, Bawasawa, Pulau Bogi, Halamona, Hanofa, Lahawa, Hinako, Sinene Eto and Balowondrate. Closer to the coast of Nias lie the offshore islands of Pulau Siite and Pulau Lawandra. All are part of Sirombu District (kecamatan) of West Nias Regency.

The waves at Bawa Island (Pulau Bawa) were revealed in magazine articles and a surf film in 1994, featuring surfers Tom Curren and Francis Desmond "Frankie" Oberholzer