Balimbing Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Indonesia – Sumatra – Mainland)
| Name: | Balimbing |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Balimbing in Sumatra is an exposed reef and point break that usually has waves. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the favoured time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest.There is a left hand point break here. Best around high tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Balimbing Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Balimbing surf quality by season and Balimbing surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Balimbing |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Balimbing:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Benkunqut | 26 mi |
| Second closest break | Ujung Siging | 36 mi |
| Third closest break | Bali Village | 51 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Way Jambu | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Karang Nyimbor | 57 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Balimbing: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 5979 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 6256 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Southeast Bering Sea Buoy | 6469 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 6634 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 6655 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Balimbing: |
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| Closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 320 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 675 mi |
| Third closest tide station | North West Island, Australia | 1241 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Trimouille Island, Australia | 1243 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Barrow Island, Australia | 1258 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Balimbing: |
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| Closest ski area | Auli (India) | 3017 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Kufri (India) | 3145 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (India) | 3198 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 3201 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 3201 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Balimbing: |
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| Closest city location | Tanjung Karang (Indonesia) | 61 mi |
| Second closest city location | Metro (Indonesia) | 76 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kotabumi (Indonesia) | 79 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Terbanggi-besar (Indonesia) | 86 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Labuhan (Indonesia) | 93 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Balimbing is Soekarno Hatta International (Jakarta) Airport (CGK) in Indonesia, which is 234 km (145 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Balimbing is Pondok Cabe (Jakarta) Airport (PCB), also in Indonesia, 249 km (155 miles) away.
