Administratively, Lampuuk Beach is located in Kecamatan Lhoknga, so it is actually a bit ambiguous to distinguish between Lampuuk Beach and Lhoknga Beach. However, most people there name 'Pantai Lhoknga' for the area behind Lhoknga Golf Course up to the waterfront park after the Cement Factory Complex Andalas.
The designation of Lampuuk Beach is devoted to coastal stretches extending from Babah Satu to Babah Four. Although the position of the two beaches is close together, but both have their respective advantages.
If now Lampuuk beach is identical with Banana Boat recreation and culinary of its grilled fish, then Lhoknga Beach is better known as Golf Course, Surfing and Fishing activity. Especially for surfing, the big and fierce waves of Lhoknga Beach are well known among the international surfing community.
Generally, surfers know there are two different types of waves in certain months in Lampuuk. June to November when the west wind season is famous for its beach break, while in December to May when the east wind blows famous for its reef breaks.