Downtowns Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Indonesia – Sumbawa)
| Name: | Downtowns |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Downtowns in Sumbawa is a fairly exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the best time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the east. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There are left and right breaking reefs. Best around high tide. Sometimes crowded. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Downtowns 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 Downtowns surf quality by season and Downtowns surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Downtowns |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Downtowns:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Scar Reef | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Benete | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Flies | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Super Suck | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Yo-Yo's-The Hook | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Downtowns: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 5608 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5935 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 5940 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5963 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 5971 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Downtowns: |
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| Closest tide station | Ashmore Reef, Australia | 484 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Scott Reef, Australia | 495 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lynher Bank, Australia | 579 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pee Shoal, Australia | 584 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Browse Island, Australia | 585 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Downtowns: |
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| Closest ski area | Lake Mountain (Australia) | 2689 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 2690 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2695 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Buller (Australia) | 2697 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Stirling (Australia) | 2699 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Downtowns: |
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| Closest city location | Bugis (Indonesia) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dalam (Indonesia) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Taliwang (Indonesia) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Motong (Indonesia) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sampir (Indonesia) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Downtowns is Selaparang (Mataram) Airport (AMI) in Indonesia, which is 81 km (50 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Downtowns is Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWG), also in Indonesia, 81 km (50 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Bali International (Denpasar) Airport (DPS), also in Indonesia, 176 km (109 miles) away.
